Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer I

Entry-Level | Manufacturing

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional to gain exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment optimization, and operational excellence.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve manufacturing processes, and support projects that increase efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.

• Support daily manufacturing operations by identifying and resolving production and process-related issues.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and process performance challenges.
• Assist with the development and implementation of process improvements, standard work, and best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support manufacturing projects, including equipment installations, process validation, and workflow optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals and operational objectives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing experience (internships, co-ops, and project experience are highly valued).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preffered

• Experience within a metal fabrication, steel production, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, fabrication, machining, forming, or assembly.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, WI.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Eligibility begins following 30 days of employment Company Match = $1 for $1 up to 5% Automatic enrollment after 30 days at 5% contribution rate. Health Savings Acct with Match Flex Spending Acct – Health & Dependent Care Vol Life & AD&D Vol Critical Illness & Accident Short & Long Term Disability 1x Annual Salary Life + AD&D Wellness Program with Discounts Profit Sharing & ESOP

This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.