• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005387585

  Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

  
  

  Job Description

  The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical support to various engineering teams and collaborate with Quality, Tooling Engineers, Maintenance, Process Engineers, and Project Engineers. This role supports Production teams in achieving safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost objectives. You will be instrumental in implementing new products and working with commercial teams to bring new opportunities into the plant, ensuring these projects progress efficiently through theory, trial, phase, commercial, and manufacturing stages. Additionally, you will focus on throughput improvements, increasing output from assets, and enhancing capacity while identifying and eliminating cost inefficiencies.

  Responsibilities

  • Solve problems on the factory floor and act as the primary technical resource to resolve production issues.
  • Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis activities, and implement long-term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Develop and implement process improvements.
  • Generate and keep all manufacturing documentation up-to-date, including BOMs, specification changes, ECOs, reports, print revisions, fixturing, and protocols.
  • Lead formal root cause investigations and implement corrective actions, confirming effectiveness through statistical analysis.
  • Interface with suppliers for incoming components, outsourced services, and new process equipment.
  • Write and revise protocols and reports for validation, both internally and externally.
  • Complete process FMEAs as required and implement and review process controls.
  • Contribute as a member of the Material Review Board.

  Essential Skills

  • Manufacturing engineering expertise
  • Continuous improvement practices
  • Experience in blow molding
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge
  • Six Sigma proficiency
  • CAD experience

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in plastics injection molding
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • High level of accountability
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  Work Environment

  The work environment includes both office and factory settings where the employee will be required to sit and stand for moderate periods. Regular use of hand tools, micrometers, and microscopes is necessary. The role occasionally involves stooping and lifting up to 20 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $52.88/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

  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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

  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.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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