• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005308869

  Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

  Job Description

  As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enhancing production processes. You will analyze production schedules, methods, and data, providing management with insightful reports to better understand manufacturing requirements. Your expertise will ensure compliance with equipment requirements and optimize manufacturing efficiency.

  Responsibilities

  • Evaluate production processes and recommend improvements.
  • Analyze production schedules, methods, and data, and provide reports to management.
  • Ensure compliance with equipment requirements and limitations.
  • Review and calculate labor, material, and production costs.
  • Assist management in decision-making by analyzing schedules and future production requirements.
  • Plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve efficiency.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services, ensuring manufacturer’s procedures are followed.
  • Eliminate waste and apply innovative systems to improve workflows.
  • Optimize production programs for labor balance and stocking needs.
  • Provide flexible program offerings across multiple machines.
  • Ensure traceability and repeatability through ERP communications.
  • Troubleshoot program challenges and reduce product inconsistencies.
  • Develop fixtures for program applications and manage fixture assets.
  • Problem-solve and communicate effectively with the team.
  • Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of workflow and processes.

  Essential Skills

  • Expertise in metal fabrication, stainless steel, and sheet metal processes.
  • Experience in welding, welding engineering, and robotic welding.
  • Proficiency in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
  • Ability to conduct FEA analysis and manage capital projects.
  • Experience with ERP systems, VISIO, and AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and calculations such as cycle times and takt times.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

  Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Vision insurance

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.

• About the company

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