Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Peoria, IL to develop and digitize welding processes. You will perform time studies, create 3D/2D models, and help transition from paper to a digital system while standardizing workflows.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and CAD proficiency (Creo). You will support lean initiatives and cross-functional teams on a fully onsite basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in production environment.
• Proficiency in process improvement and CI methodologies.
• Experience in metal fabrication, assembly and welding environments.
• Perform and analyze time studies; develop detailed build processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including Creo for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Interpret and verify dimensions and tolerances on 2D/3D models.
• Experience with MRPs or similar production planning tools.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and shop-floor application.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and ramp up quickly.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed process work, including time studies and build process development to improve efficiency.
• Create and modify 3D models and generate 2D views for manufacturing and assembly.
• Use digital tools to review models and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Learn and apply MRP system to build routings and process documentation.
• Standardize workflows by addressing one welding area at a time across others.
• Digitize processes and update existing documentation for digital systems.
• Assist in creating and setting up digital software systems for process control.
• Collaborate with welding and fabrication teams to align documentation with shop-floor needs.
• Apply lean and process engineering principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Review and modernize legacy documentation and models as required.
• Support process improvements in metal fabrication, assembly, and welding for quality and throughput.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

Time studies

Lean manufacturing

CAD (Creo)

MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on developing, improving, and digitizing manufacturing processes within the welding department. You will perform detailed process work, including time studies and build processes, while creating and refining 3D and 2D models to support efficient production. The position plays a key role in transitioning from paper-based systems to a fully digital manufacturing environment and will help lead process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple welding areas.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on developing, improving, and digitizing manufacturing processes within the welding department. You will perform detailed process work, including time studies and build processes, while creating and refining 3D and 2D models to support efficient production. The position plays a key role in transitioning from paper-based systems to a fully digital manufacturing environment and will help lead process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple welding areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed process work, including time studies and development of build processes, to improve efficiency and consistency in the welding department.
• Create and modify 3D models and generate 2D views to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Use digital tools and software to review models, zoom in on critical features, and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Learn and apply the manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system to build and maintain routings and related process documentation.
• Work through processes for one assigned welding area from start to finish, then repeat this approach in subsequent areas to standardize and optimize workflows.
• Support the transition from paper-based process documentation to a fully digital system by updating, organizing, and validating existing processes.
• Participate in the creation and setup of digital software systems that support manufacturing process control and documentation.
• Collaborate with welding and fabrication teams to ensure that process documentation aligns with practical shop-floor requirements, even if not serving as a weld engineer.
• Apply principles of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Contribute to catch-up work on existing processes by reviewing, updating, and modernizing legacy documentation and models.
• Support process improvement initiatives in metal fabrication, assembly, and welding to enhance quality, throughput, and safety.
• Train on first shift as needed and provide occasional support on second shift to ensure coverage and continuity of process work.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that new and revised processes are implemented effectively and understood by production staff.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field; candidates with at least 3 years of experience may be considered.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing engineering and process engineering in a production environment.
• Proficiency in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in metal fabrication, assembly, and welding environments.
• Ability to perform and analyze time studies and develop detailed build processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, including Creo or similar 3D CAD software, for creating 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Ability to interpret and verify dimensions and tolerances on 2D and 3D models.
• Experience working with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems or similar production planning tools.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application on the shop floor.
• Capability to work with limited supervision, demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to ramp up quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple processes and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting welding processes, even without being a dedicated weld engineer, is beneficial.
• Knowledge in digitizing manufacturing processes or transitioning from paper-based to digital systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with setting up and configuring digital software systems for manufacturing documentation and control.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Interest in working within a highly reputable, globally oriented engineering organization.
• Motivation to contribute to a major investment initiative focused on modernizing and digitizing manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

This position is based on a manufacturing floor within a welding-focused production environment. The role is predominantly first shift, with typical hours of either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $43.26/hr.

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.

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 Peoria,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.