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Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, 52002, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide day-to-day line support and troubleshooting. This role will involve collaborating with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to drive improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics. You will work closely with production teams to perform problem solving and root cause analysis, lead continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing techniques, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and yield improvement.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day line support and troubleshooting.
* Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
* Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
* Perform problem solving and root cause analysis with production teams.
* Lead continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing techniques.
* Lead cost reduction and yield improvement initiatives.
* Utilize project management tools.
* Improve equipment capability and reliability.
* Identify opportunities for error proofing and implement solutions.
Essential Skills
* Manufacturing engineering expertise.
* Process improvement and continuous improvement skills.
* Problem solving and root cause analysis experience.
* Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* Experience with lean manufacturing and quality engineering.
* Project management skills.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
* 2-5 years of industry experience preferred.
* Experience with manufacturing and maintenance troubleshooting.
* Experience in improving safety, quality, delivery, and/or cost performance.
* Previous experience in an operations or maintenance role preferred.
* Lean manufacturing green or black belt certification is a plus.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and engaging, with machines handling components ranging from 1 foot to 8 feet wide. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team that values hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement. The majority of your day will be spent on the floor performing maintenance and troubleshooting, with 50-60% of your time dedicated to floor support during projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a transformative project, impacting multiple departments such as manufacturing, quality, design, and IT.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dubuque, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $58.00/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 Dubuque,IA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 21, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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