• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Pleasant Prairie, WI)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

    Job Description

    In this role, you will provide day-to-day technical expertise for blown film extrusion operations, taking ownership of process challenges and driving continuous improvement in technology, capacity, reliability, throughput, quality, yields, manufacturing costs, and safety. You will lead the implementation of new processes and capital projects, support project scope development, commissioning, start-up, and training, and standardize processes while documenting design and line capabilities. Additional responsibilities include developing and documenting validation protocols for food and medical applications, providing technical leadership for new or revised product introductions, and collaborating with R&D, sales, quality, and operations teams to conduct trials and scale-ups. You will also assist operations and maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, respond to process issues to minimize manufacturing impact, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, best practices, and safety protocols. A strong presence on the shop floor and leadership in safety are essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide day-to-day technical expertise for blown film extrusion operations.

    + Take ownership of process challenges and drive continuous improvement in technology, capacity, reliability, throughput, quality, yields, manufacturing costs, and safety.

    + Lead the implementation of new processes and capital projects.

    + Support project scope development, commissioning, start-up, and training.

    + Standardize processes while documenting design and line capabilities.

    + Develop and document validation protocols for food and medical applications.

    + Provide technical leadership for new or revised product introductions.

    + Collaborate with R&D, sales, quality, and operations teams to conduct trials and scale-ups.

    + Assist operations and maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

    + Respond to process issues to minimize manufacturing impact.

    + Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, best practices, and safety protocols.

    Essential Skills

    + Process improvement

    + Blown film extrusion

    + Process implementation

    + Validation protocols

    + Project management

    + Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

    + Continuous improvement

    + Plastics processing

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in a process or production environment (blown film extrusion or plastics processing preferred)

    + Six Sigma and LEAN training

    + Experience with process automation and control systems (PLCs, instrumentation, data historians)

    + Ability to read and interpret engineering documents

    + Ability to use data to drive improvements in OEE, capacity, cycle time, yield, cost, and quality

    + Strong project management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

    + Self-motivated, able to work independently, and committed to ongoing professional development

    Work Environment

    The work environment is dynamic, involving collaboration with R&D, sales, quality, and operations teams. You will be required to maintain a strong presence on the shop floor and demonstrate leadership in safety practices. The role involves using advanced technologies, including PLCs and process automation systems, to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. The position demands adherence to safety protocols and best practices, with a focus on ensuring high standards in technology and process innovation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

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

     

    401kVision, dental, health

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.