Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in mechanical assembly and special processes such as brazing, welding, and potting. The ideal candidate will work independently, requiring minimal oversight, and possess excellent attention to detail and creativity to offer innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. Key duties include developing specific methods and instructions for the manufacturing and assembly of products, identifying potential fabrication issues, and developing fixturing and process updates to resolve these problems. Collaboration with internal teams to implement improvements is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and review production builds on the shop floor.

• Provide analysis and investigations of defects found during the manufacturing process and determine corrective actions.

• Establish touch labor cost targets for shop/lab activities as requested.

• Define tool and gage requirements and provide necessary input and support to the tool design group.

• Ensure correct tools and gages are available when needed in the process as prescribed by process documentation.

• Propose engineering changes to assess feasibility, producibility, and delta labor impact.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering expertise.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

• 1-3 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry is a plus.

Work Environment

This is an onsite manufacturing position working the first shift, Monday through Friday, approximately 7 AM to 3 PM, subject to business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $37.00/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 Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.