Manufacturing Engineer I - Industrial Engineering

Actalent; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I – Industrial Engineering to support SAP EWM within our distribution and warehouse operation. You will serve as the on-site SAP EWM expert, drive process improvements, and work with warehouse staff and leadership to boost productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost efficiency.

This contract role emphasizes data-driven decision making, RCA and CAPA, Lean and Six Sigma methods, and hands-on optimization of receiving, storage,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Operations, or related field.
• Experience with SAP EWM in warehouse/distribution environments.
• Strong data analysis and ability to create dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site SAP EWM subject matter expert for distribution and warehouse operation.
• Support and improve warehouse processes: receiving, inventory storage, picking, packing, shipping.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Train warehouse staff on SAP EWM transactions and best practices.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

SAP EWM

RCA

CAPA

Data analysis

Dashboards

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RCA software

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I Industrial Engineering

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer I Industrial Engineering provides engineering and operational support for the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system within a distribution and warehouse operation. This role serves as the on-site SAP EWM subject matter expert, driving process improvements and supporting daily warehouse activities across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping. The engineer partners closely with warehouse employees, supervisors, engineers, and leadership to improve productivity, quality, delivery performance, safety, and cost efficiency through data-driven decision making and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) subject matter expert for the distribution and warehouse operation.
• Support and continuously improve warehouse processes, including receiving, inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Investigate operational issues in the warehouse, perform thorough root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Train and support warehouse employees on SAP EWM transactions, system usage, and best practices to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities, and develop reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with warehouse, engineering, and leadership teams to plan, lead, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to enhance safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost reduction within the warehouse and distribution environment.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels to align process improvements with business objectives.
• Maintain strong documentation of processes, improvements, and corrective actions to ensure repeatability and standardization.

Essential Skills

• Proven expertise with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) in a warehouse or distribution operations environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Practical experience with warehouse or distribution operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Demonstrated experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in operational settings.
• Experience implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address operational issues.
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret operational data and drive decisions based on insights.
• Ability to create dashboards and data visualizations to communicate performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
• Experience with SAP warehouse management systems and related tools for inventory and process management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support warehouse personnel and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization, from warehouse staff to leadership.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Experience using root cause analysis software or tools to support structured problem solving.
• Experience in inventory management and warehouse process optimization.
• Experience supporting or leading continuous improvement projects using Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma techniques.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational needs, including supporting different shifts and priorities.
• Comfort working in a contract role with potential for rolling extensions, depending on business needs.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site at a distribution and warehouse facility in Mattoon, IL. Standard working hours are typically 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with the expectation of flexibility to support second-shift operations as needed, potentially up to 50% of the time. When supporting second shift, hours may extend until approximately 7:00 PM with an adjusted start time to align with operational demands. The environment is a hands‑on warehouse and distribution setting that involves regular interaction with warehouse employees, supervisors, and engineering teams. Safety is a priority, and metatarsal safety boots are required starting on Day 1. The role involves working around active material handling equipment, inventory storage areas, and shipping and receiving docks, and requires adherence to all site safety and operational procedures.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mattoon,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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