Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in North Prairie, WI. You will create and develop new manufacturing processes and improve existing ones, utilizing advanced software tools. Essential skills include manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, and effective communication. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in a growing environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Experience with CAD and creating SOPs necessary.
• Strong computer skills and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Calculate ROI, increase throughput, and relay out processes.
• Communicate openly and build relationships with team and leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing process

Lean manufacturing

SolidWorks

Strong computer skills

Effective oral and written communication

Education

7 years of manufacturing engineering experience

7 years working with CAD

7 years experience creating SOPs

7 years working with fabrication and/or automation

Tools

3D CAD

CAM

Data analysis programs

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

In this role, you will create and develop processes that aren't in place yet and have experience in various manufacturing engineering functions.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will create and develop processes that aren't in place yet and have experience in various manufacturing engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery.
• Obtain and use data to drive decisions about cell design and process improvement.
• Evaluate and document existing processes.
• Identify process improvements, recommend necessary capital investments, and communicate needs to leadership.
• Calculate ROI, increase throughput, and relay out processes.
• High proficiency with 3D CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software for work cell layout, product flow revision, and tooling design.
• Evaluate existing tooling and fixturing, making recommendations to improve safety, operability, and efficiency.
• Translate technical specifications from Applications Engineering into CAD-based layouts and full bills of material to support in-house fabrication and assembly.
• Promote design standards, design-for-manufacturing, and cost-sensitive criteria throughout designs.
• Monitor progress against schedule and keep self on track.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Communicate openly and build relationships.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills, capable of leading project meetings, giving presentations to small groups, and assisting with customer communication.
• Adhere to core values: positive attitude, adaptability, accountability, and self-motivation.
• Implement process improvements to reduce COPQ in coordination with the Quality Team, Operations, and Production Managers.
• Demonstrate year-over-year COPQ reduction through completed projects and manufacturing process quality improvements.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Manufacturing process
• Lean manufacturing
• SolidWorks
• 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• 7 years of experience creating SOPs
• 7 years working with CAD
• 7 years working with fabrication and/or automation
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
  

Work Environment

This role is based in North Prairie. The location currently has 20 employees and is growing. You will be working with plastics and steel at this facility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Prairie,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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