Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description This role focuses on improving and supporting manufacturing production processes to ensure efficient, reliable, and high-quality operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze existing workflows, identify issues, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and safety across the production environment. Responsibilities

- Analyze existing production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality issues, and develop practical solutions to address them.
- Design, document, and optimize process flows to improve throughput, reduce waste, and support consistent product quality.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives across the manufacturing area, using engineering principles to enhance performance and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with operations leadership to ensure that process changes align with production goals and operational requirements.
- Manage and coordinate process-related projects from concept through implementation, including planning, tracking progress, and communicating status to stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- Monitor process performance using relevant metrics and data, and recommend continuous improvements based on findings.
- Provide technical support to production teams by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering, to introduce new or improved processes into production in a controlled and efficient manner.

Essential Skills

- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer in a production environment.
- Strong experience in process improvement, including the ability to analyze and optimize production workflows.
- Hands-on experience with process management and process engineering in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated ability to design, evaluate, and improve process flows to support efficient and consistent production.
- Experience in project management related to process changes or manufacturing improvements.
- Engineering degree or equivalent education in a relevant field.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot production process issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working in roles titled Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer.
- Familiarity with structured process improvement methodologies and tools.
- Strong communication skills to clearly document processes and explain changes to production teams.
- Ability to manage multiple process improvement projects simultaneously.
- Comfort working in a dynamic production environment with evolving priorities.

Work Environment The role is based in a clean, well-maintained manufacturing environment that supports a unique product line. The work setting emphasizes a positive company culture where people enjoy collaborating and contributing to continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with operations leadership and other team members on the production floor and in related functional areas, using standard manufacturing technologies and tools to support process optimization and project execution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schofield, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Schofield, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Schofield,WI. 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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