Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Machining, you will be responsible for designing new products and providing engineering support for existing ones. You will develop components for both new and existing products, and work on cost reduction for existing designs. This role involves both independent work and collaboration within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support existing production products and technical assignments related to larger projects.

• Select appropriate techniques to solve problems and make sound process and programming recommendations using vertical and horizontal machines, as well as lathes, to meet design standards and customer specifications.

• Develop and apply automation technology systems, including vision systems and laser QR etching.

• Develop and support quality inspections using equipment such as Keyence, Marposs, and Hexagon.

• Assist CNC set-up operators and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), cost control, cycle time reductions, and task reductions.

• Procure new equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or a technical school degree in an engineering-related discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to read and write G and M code, with a solid understanding of GD&T.

• Experience with Autodesk CAD/CAM software; NX CAM experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in CNC programming and CMM programming.

• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.

• CAD skills in both 2D and 3D.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality experience including gauge selection and planning.

• Proficient in quality improvement and industrial manufacturing.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze and interpret CMM data.

• Self-motivated with a drive for new challenges and knowledge.

Work Environment

The team works collaboratively, with cross-functional roles where team members can back each other up. The position involves working on the shop floor and shadowing set-up operators initially. A flexible schedule is offered, generally from 7:00 am to 4/4:30 pm. Busy periods are cyclical, with peak activity in the winter months and slower periods in the summer.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $45.67/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 Sullivan,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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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