Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ISO 9001 quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal teams from shop floor to executive level, applying lean methods to optimize processes and reduce waste.

You will lead quality-related activities, maintain technical documentation, and contribute to PPAP validations, working onsite in Wausau, WI.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to conduct quality audits and apply quality control methods.
• Experience performing PPAP activities in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support ISO 9001 quality management system processes and continuous improvement.
• Plan, monitor, measure, and improve manufacturing and quality processes.
• Participate in quality audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Perform quality control activities including inspection, testing, and documentation of results.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality management systems

Quality audits

PPAP activities

Technical writing

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional communication

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role on the Quality team, supporting ISO 9001certified activities and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role works under the direction of the Quality Assurance leadership and collaborates closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams from the shop floor to executive level. The position focuses on planning, monitoring, measurement, analysis, and improvement methodologies to ensure products and processes consistently meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team in maintaining and improving ISO 9001certified quality management system processes.

• Plan, monitor, measure, analyze, and improve manufacturing and quality processes to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

• Conduct and participate in quality audits to verify compliance with internal procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.

• Perform quality control activities, including inspection, testing, and documentation of results.

• Develop, maintain, and improve technical documentation and reports to support quality and manufacturing engineering activities.

• Collaborate frequently and directly with customers and suppliers to address quality-related issues, requirements, and improvements.

• Communicate effectively across the organization, from shop floor personnel to executive leadership, regarding quality performance and initiatives.

• Apply manufacturing engineering and process engineering principles to optimize production processes and resolve issues.

• Lead and support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to validate new or changed manufacturing processes.

• Support quality management system activities, including procedure development, process reviews, and corrective and preventive actions.

• Work closely with engineering and quality leadership to align quality objectives with overall business goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process engineering.

• Hands-on experience with quality management systems, preferably within an ISO 9001certified environment.

• Proficiency in conducting quality audits and applying quality control methods.

• Ability to perform and support PPAP activities in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong technical writing skills for creating clear, accurate, and comprehensive quality and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles and their application in production environments.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Degree in an engineering-related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality management and implementation of quality management systems.

• Experience in engineering disciplines relevant to manufacturing and quality.

• Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing quality documentation and audit findings.

• Comfort working in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with production, engineering, and leadership teams.

• Interest in long-term growth within a stable organization that values a committed core team.

Work Environment

The role operates within a collaborative engineering and quality environment, working closely with the director-level leadership in Engineering and Quality. The position became available due to an internal promotion, reflecting a culture that supports professional development and advancement. The team is described as a strong, long-standing core group, offering stability and the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues. Work involves regular interaction with the shop floor and executive leadership, as well as communication with customers and suppliers, in a setting that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wausau, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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&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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wausau, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wausau,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.

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