Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Salem, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support for assembly processes and training. You will analyze layouts, workflows, and methods to maximize efficiency and support APQP requirements including PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Design Sheets.

You will lead and participate in building prototypes and pre-production parts, distribute ISIR reports, and assist with engineering micro-schedules to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–4+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments preferred.
• Background in design, process improvement, tooling, and machining.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training for assembly processes.
• Analyze assembly line layouts, workflow, and methods to maximize efficiency.
• Develop APQP requirements, including PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Design Sheets.
• Lead and participate in building prototypes and pre-production sample parts.
• Distribute internal Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR).
• Support project macro-schedules with detailed engineering micro-schedules.
• Identify process equipment load requirements and communicate needs to internal team members.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Automotive manufacturing processes

Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This role provides essential day-to-day technical support and training for the assembly processes within the plant. The goal is to maximize efficiency by analyzing assembly line layouts, workflow, assembly methods, change-over-fixturing, gauges, work-in-process (WIP) storage, and tool storage. Additionally, the position involves developing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements such as Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Charts, and Process Design Sheets. The engineer will lead and participate in building prototype and pre-production sample parts and distribute internal Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR). Supporting Program Management with detailed engineering micro-schedules to ensure timely completion of all project milestones is also a key part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training for assembly processes.


• Analyze assembly line layouts, workflow, and methods to maximize efficiency.


• Develop APQP requirements, including PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, and Design Sheets.


• Lead and participate in building prototypes and pre-production sample parts.


• Distribute internal Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR).


• Support project macro-schedules with detailed engineering micro-schedules.


• Identify process equipment load requirements and communicate needs to internal team members.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering.


• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.


• Skills in design, process improvement, manufacturing processes, tooling, and machining.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.


• 2 to 4+ years of related manufacturing experience.


• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.

Work Environment

The position is onsite, operating Monday through Friday on the first shift. Working hours can range from 40 to 52 hours weekly, with weekend shifts being rare but possible for on-call situations. The role is located in the Salem, IL area, offering a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of permanent offers if relocation is considered. Consultants residing more than 50 miles away may be eligible for a per diem arrangement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salem, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $61.00/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&DD 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 Salem,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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