Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent is Hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer in the St Paul, MN area!

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Start Date: ASAP following completion of onboarding requirements

• Experience Level: 3-5 years

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented engineer to support a Quality Management System (QMS) integration initiative. This role focuses on reviewing, updating, and executing documentation and processes as part of integrating legacy systems into a unified QMS framework.

The ideal candidate brings strong documentation review experience, familiarity with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and the ability to quickly ramp up and contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and ensure accurate execution of procedures, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Support integration of legacy quality systems into an updated QMS framework

• Maintain and update controlled documentation, including:

• Work instructions

• Process flow diagrams

• Gap analyses

• Control plans

• Risk management documentation

• Lead and support complex engineering tasks related to manufacturing and quality integration

• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities; recommend and implement solutions

• Apply creative problem-solving where established processes may not exist

• Assess the impact of changes across systems, equipment, and processes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through design reviews and validation/verification activities

• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation updates

• Contribute to initiatives such as line moves, process duplication, or equipment transfers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related field) or Science discipline

• 3-5 years of relevant engineering or quality experience

• Strong documentation review and execution skills

• High level of attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting QMS integrations or system migrations

• Knowledge of equipment qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Experience with manufacturing line moves, transfers, or duplications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills

• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance

Work Environment

This role operates within a regulated manufacturing environment and requires close collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/hr.

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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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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