Manufacturing Engineer

ACTalent; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Actalent in North Prairie, WI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, cells, and machinery. You will lead cross-functional efforts, apply CAD/CAM design, analyze data, and drive COPQ reductions while collaborating with the Quality and Operations teams.

A strong background in CNC, lasers, welding, SolidWorks, and Six Sigma, plus 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, is required. The role is fully onsite at North Prairie with a full benefits package and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or related field.
• Four years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, around CNC, lasers, welding and fabrication.
• Four years of Six Sigma experience.
• Four years of SolidWorks/CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery.
• Use data to drive decisions about cell design and process improvement.
• Evaluate and document existing processes.
• Identify process improvements and recommend capital investments.
• Calculate ROI and increased throughput and reconfigure processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with 3D CAD, CAM, and data analysis programs for work cells and tooling.
• Evaluate tooling and fixtures for safety, operability, and efficiency.
• Translate technical specifications into CAD layouts and full bills of material.
• Promote design-for-manufacturing and cost-sensitive criteria.
• Monitor progress against schedule and manage multiple projects.
• Implement COPQ reduction with Quality Team and Operations.
• Demonstrate year-over-year COPQ reduction through projects and process quality.

Skills

CNC

Manufacturing engineering

SolidWorks

CAD software

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

In this dynamic role, you will wear multiple hats as a manufacturing engineer, mechanical engineer, and quality engineer. You will evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery, ensuring high efficiency and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery.
• Utilize data to drive decisions about cell design and process improvement.
• Evaluate and document existing processes.
• Identify process improvements and recommend necessary capital investments.
• Calculate ROI and increased throughput, and reconfigure processes accordingly.
• Demonstrate high proficiency with 3D CAD, CAM, and data analysis programs for designing work cells, revising product flow, and designing tooling.
• Evaluate existing tooling and fixtures, recommending improvements for safety, operability, and efficiency.
• Translate technical specifications 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 manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Implement process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) in coordination with the Quality Team and Operations and Production Managers.
• Demonstrate year-over-year COPQ reduction through completed projects and manufacturing process quality improvements.
• Communicate openly, build relationships, and be recognized as a trusted individual.
• Lead project meetings, present to small groups, and assist with customer communication.
• Adhere to core values: maintain a positive attitude, be adaptable, accountable, and self-motivated.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CNC, manufacturing engineering, SolidWorks, CAD software, and Six Sigma.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Four years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, specifically around CNC, lasers, welding, and fabrication.
• Four years of Six Sigma experience.
• Four years of SolidWorks/CAD experience.

Work Environment

The role is based at the North Prairie location, requiring hands-on involvement in evaluating, troubleshooting, and working within the cells. You will work closely with a team that includes a supervisor, a team of employees, and another engineer. This role demands adaptability and the ability to manage various responsibilities effectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Prairie, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

full benefits package-401K, benefits kick in the 1st of every month -medical, dental, vision

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

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

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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