Manufacturing engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to implement, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes. This role aims to optimize quality, productivity, and cost performance by managing equipment, documentation, training, gages, and tooling/fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues.

• Interface with Quality and Engineering Departments to resolve manufacturing production issues.

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team to review top downtime events of underperforming equipment to improve uptime and longevity of components through root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and preventive maintenance activities.

• Provide leadership to project teams, mentor and lead other engineers and technical staff.

• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.

• Evaluate, create, and improve manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

• Develop technical training and documentation for manufacturing new and existing products.

• Plan, specify, select, validate, and implement new equipment, processes, and facilities in manufacturing.

• Assist in maintaining ISO Quality Standards plant-wide.

• Engage with appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of corrective/preventive actions to address safety, quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.

Essential Skills

• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.

• Experience with IQMS or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.

• Experience evaluating, performing root cause analysis, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.

• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, or related software.

• Knowledge of ISO13485:2016 and FDA 21 CFR part 820 (CGMP).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with all levels of personnel.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility. The company is experiencing growth, having secured two new large customers, providing ample room for professional development and career growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Full benefits with client and PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Barrington,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

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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