Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on supporting new product introductions and existing production on the shop floor. The position requires a strong experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering and involves leading capital equipment installations, optimizing production processes, and providing hands-on support to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support on the shop floor, working closely with production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Lead and coordinate capital equipment installations, including planning, implementation, and validation of new machinery and tooling.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing and refining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and documentation for new builds.

• Assist with NPI builds, ensuring smooth transition from prototype to full production and maintaining alignment with quality and efficiency targets.

• Support current production by analyzing performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering changes are effectively integrated into manufacturing processes.

• Contribute to the optimization of layout, workflow, and resource utilization to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering (ME) or industrial engineering (IE) in a production environment.

• Hands-on experience providing shop floor support for manufacturing operations.

• Proven experience with capital equipment installation and integration into existing production lines.

• Demonstrated ability to support new product introduction (NPI) from engineering through to production.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, and best practices.

• Ability to analyze production data and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (preferred).

• Experience supporting both new builds and ongoing production in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience in continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities between different production teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and shop floor environment where you work closely with manufacturing teams and equipment on a daily basis. The position involves active participation in capital installations, NPI builds, and ongoing support of existing production lines. You can expect a collaborative atmosphere with cross-functional interaction, a focus on process improvement, and hands-on engagement with manufacturing processes and machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Chillicothe,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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