Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CAD & Process Improvement

ACTalent; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III for a contract position in Pontiac, IL. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to optimize industrial layout and manufacturing production, including reading blueprints and creating drawings.

You will study production rates, analyze schemes, and collaborate with management to meet quality standards. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, CNC machines, tooling, and CNC programming/troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement/validation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Study time, motion, methods, and speed to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency.
• Interpret drawings and determine quality and reliability standards with management/engineering staff.
• Read logs and specification sheets to verify QA adherence.
• Plan work assignments based on performance, capacity, schedules, and delays.
• Prepare charts and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Observe equipment use to ensure QA standards are met.
• Monitor time and fatigue rates of workers using timing devices.
• Evaluate data and write reports on deviations from standards.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Detail-oriented

Sketching

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III for a contract position in Pontiac, IL. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to optimize industrial layout and manufacturing production, including reading blueprints and creating drawings.

You will study production rates, analyze schemes, and collaborate with management to meet quality standards. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills.