Engineering Support Specialist

Job Title: Engineering Support Specialist Job Description
The Engineering Support Specialist is a hands-on technical leader who transforms engineering intentions into actionable plans. This role is responsible for managing complex support functions, driving process improvements, and ensuring seamless execution across production, process, and product environments. Success in this position requires strong manufacturing expertise and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead complex support functions within the engineering department.
- Drive continuous process improvements and ensure efficient execution across production environments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve manufacturing goals.
- Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies.
- Create and refine mechanical designs and process engineering methods.
- Utilize Six Sigma, tooling, and SolidWorks to enhance production processes.
- Provide detailed work instructions and support assembly processes.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience with manufacturing engineering processes.
- Strong skills in mechanical design and process improvement.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
- Ability to develop work instructions and support assembly processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in continuous improvement techniques.
Work Environment
The work environment is a large manufacturing facility, approximately 500,000 square feet, primarily engaged in sheet metal manufacturing for shelving units. The facility is characterized by its older building structure and equipment, resulting in a noisy atmosphere due to active fabrication and manufacturing lines. Engineers will primarily work on the floor alongside production support, with office spaces located above the manufacturing floor for easy access to both the lines and office work. The work schedule offers flexibility with openings on both the first and third shifts. The company provides a casual dress code and a laid-back atmosphere, offering numerous benefits including a competitive benefits package, on-site health clinic, and career development programs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. 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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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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