• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Madison, WI)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

     

    As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for launching new products following established launch procedures, quoting estimates for new products, and managing all activities related to assigned machining processes. This includes equipment justification and purchase, CNC programming, automation design, project management, and process documentation. You will play a crucial role in improving uptime and reducing scrap through Lean Manufacturing techniques and implementing change requests. Additionally, you will support launch teams in developing APQP documents and ensure processes are stable and meet customer quality and productivity requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Launch new products following established procedures.

    + Quote estimates for new products.

    + Manage all activities related to assigned machining processes.

    + Justify and purchase new equipment.

    + Conduct CNC programming and automation design for machining cells.

    + Oversee project management and perishable tooling design.

    + Document processes and recommend preventive maintenance.

    + Improve uptime and reduce scrap through Lean Manufacturing techniques.

    + Implement change requests as necessary to support customer or internal changes.

    + Follow all relevant procedures and standards.

    + Support launch teams in developing APQP documents such as inspection sheets, process flow, PFMEA, and control plans.

    + Ensure processes meet customer requirements in productivity and quality performance.

    + Work with outside vendors to procure machinery or tooling.

    Essential Skills

    + CNC Machining experience

    + GD&T proficiency

    + Tooling & Fixture design

    + Basic CNC Programming experience

    + Experience with Solidworks or AutoCAD for designing tooling & fixtures

    + Experience working externally with suppliers for tooling & fixturing

    + Experience in quoting and estimating projects, including cell layout, cutting tools, and machining/cycle times

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + BS in manufacturing engineering or similar degree

    + Three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Basic Microsoft Office skills with the ability to learn new software quickly

    + CAD-CAM experience (Auto-CAD, Solidworks/Spinfire, MasterCam)

    + Excellent understanding of GD&T

    + Proficient in Tooling, Multi-Axis Machining, Turning and Machining Centers, Vertical and Horizontal CNCs, Fixturing Design

    + Accurate estimating cycle times for quoting purposes

    + Problem-solving and project management skills

    + Experience with high-volume machining and robotics

    Work Environment

    This role is based at the Sun Prairie location, which employs 133 staff members, with a total of 410 employees across Madison North & South plants and Richmond, IN. Sun Prairie focuses on 50% die cast and 50% machining. The North & South locations primarily host Process & Quality Engineers, supporting Kohler, Harley & ZF, with no machining activities. The engineering team includes Automation Engineers reporting to the Maintenance Manager, with this role reporting directly to the Plant Manager. You will work alongside two other experienced machining engineers and a Quality Engineer. CNC Machine Support Techs are also part of the team. The company is investing in future growth, aiming to merge Madison locations with Sun Prairie, which will become the flagship HQ. The organization promotes continuous education, offering tuition coverage for employees wishing to further their education.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, Wisconsin.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/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 Madison,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.

     

    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.