Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will drive improvements in operations by optimizing processes, supporting tooling and equipment, reducing costs, and enhancing quality. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing performance.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering expertise, specifically in machining.

• Proficiency in Mastercam.

• BS in Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for forging or metal forming experience.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage standard work, process maps, and work instructions, ensuring accurate and current documentation for all manufacturing processes and workflows.

• Establish and sustain standardized procedures, process documentation, and routing structures.

• Contribute to new product introduction efforts through process development, capacity analysis, and launch readiness.

• Collaborate with tooling, maintenance, and engineering teams on die design, process improvements, and equipment upgrades.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement and engineering.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $45.00/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 Marengo,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.