Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The manufacturing engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting assembly processes. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective assembly operations while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with engineering specifications.

Process Development and Optimization

Design, implement, and improve assembly processes

Develop standard work instructions and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles

Reduce cycle time, improve ergonomics, and minimize waste in assembly operations

Technical Support

Provide engineering support to production teams for troubleshooting assembly issues

Collaborate with design engineering to resolve manufacturability concerns

Tooling & Equipment

Specify and procure assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment

Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of assembly tools

Quality & Compliance

Monitor assembly quality metrics and implement corrective actions as needed

Ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate process documentation, including PFMEA, controls plans and work instructions

Prepare reports on process performance and improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

Education- Bachelors degree in engineering

2+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably assembly operations

Strong knowledge of assembly processes and Lean Manufacturing principles

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $55.25/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 Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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 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.

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