• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Germantown, WI)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

    Job Description

    Process, test, and optimize manufacturing and extrusion processes for new and existing products to reduce operating costs, labor, and product variability while increasing yields.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist in the design, development, assembly, debugging, and optimization of manufacturing equipment, extrusion tooling, and secondary equipment for new and existing products.

    + Develop machine specifications, identify and evaluate suppliers, and procure, install, and debug equipment from external suppliers for general manufacturing, extrusion equipment, and secondary processes.

    + Plan, coordinate, develop, and execute test protocols, experiments, process characterization, and process validations for new and revised products and processes.

    + Coordinate efforts to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and capability analysis.

    + Ensure adherence to appropriate QA/RA SOPs on all projects, including equipment development processes, product development processes, process controls, process validations, and the ECO system.

    + Provide support for GMP, safety, ISO, and internal audits as required.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in process engineering, injection molding, and continuous improvement.

    + Experience in manufacturing processes, tooling, design, and fixture design.

    + Ability to troubleshoot in a manufacturing environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or a related discipline.

    + 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated technical and relationship skills.

    + Strong initiative and self-direction with the ability to take action on opportunities.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is split between 60% office work and 40% on the floor collaborating with Techs, Quality, and Maintenance teams. The role offers good benefits, a 401k plan, and a long-term stable working environment in a growing team.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00/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 Germantown,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.