Manufacturing Site Engineer

Actalent; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Site Engineer in Neenah, WI to lead ongoing process improvement initiatives across the manufacturing value chain, with a strong focus on capital projects and operational excellence.

This role develops and enhances manufacturing processes and product quality by studying methods, identifying opportunities, and collaborating closely with operations to implement improvement plans safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3–5 years of related engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience managing capital projects, with planning and coordination with operations and contractors.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, focused on process efficiency and quality.
• Proficiency with CAD software AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE.
• Ability to develop and implement process documentation, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute capital projects with outages and contractors.
• Drive facility transformation including technology transfers and line optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Implement demand-driven strategies to enhance flexibility and responsiveness.
• Generate ideas to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Apply standard engineering tools and best practices across the site.
• Lead design and implementation of equipment and tooling for capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and report effectiveness of improvements with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Process improvement

Capital projects management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean principles

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Site Engineer leads ongoing process improvement initiatives across the manufacturing value chain, with a strong focus on capital projects and operational excellence. This role develops and enhances manufacturing processes and product quality by studying products and manufacturing methods, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating closely with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure effective implementation of improvement plans.

• Coordinate and partner with the Operations team to plan, organize, and execute capital projects, including managing outages, contractors, and equipment to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope.
• Contribute to facility transformation initiatives, including technology transfers and the ongoing maintenance and optimization of mixed-model production lines or value streams.
• Ensure the long-term success of process improvement initiatives by developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and process documentation that support consistent and reliable operations.
• Implement demand-driven principles and strategies that enhance flexibility, speed, and responsiveness in support of operational excellence and long-range business plans.
• Generate and contribute innovative ideas to improve business results, including productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Deploy standard engineering tools, methodologies, standards, practices, and processes to drive consistency and best practices across the manufacturing site.
• Implement objectives and continuous improvement initiatives that support customer satisfaction, fulfillment needs, and overall performance targets.
• Design and optimize area layouts and process definitions to improve flow, efficiency, and safety in the manufacturing environment.
• Develop, program, and support PLC-based control systems as needed for new or existing equipment and processes.
• Lead the design, selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, tooling, and related systems to support capital projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure new processes and equipment meet quality, safety, and performance requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of implemented improvements, making data-driven recommendations for further enhancements.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3–5 years of related experience in an engineering function within a similar manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3–5 years of experience in the engineering field, with direct exposure to manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing capital projects, including planning, execution, and coordination with operations and contractors.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on improving process efficiency and product quality.
• Proficiency with CAD software, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE.
• Ability to develop and implement process documentation, policies, and procedures to support consistent operations.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing methods and identify opportunities for improvement across the value chain.
• Experience working with area layouts, process definitions, and equipment justification and implementation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/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.
• We offer competitive compensation, retirement savings plans with company matching, an employee stock purchase plan, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and paid time-off and holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Neenah,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.