CI Manufacturing Engineer

CI Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: CI Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will identify, communicate, and help drive improvements throughout the production and engineering process. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency by working directly with the Continuous Improvement Manager.

• Engage shop floor personnel and engineers on process improvements.
• Understand and control process inputs and outputs.
• Design processes to ensure quality and standardization.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Evaluate aspects of manufacturing design and process to recommend improvements.
• Design and implement manufacturing systems, optimizing workflows, and reducing waste and costs.
• Select, design, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot production line issues, recommend and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production staff.
• Estimate production costs, times, and staffing requirements, and gather statistics to assess efficiency.
• Conduct advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and occasionally lead them.

• Manufacturing engineering experience.
• Process engineering expertise.
• Continuous improvement knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems.

• 3 years of manufacturing engineer experience.
• 3 years of lean manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of time study experience and analysis.
• 3 years of troubleshooting machine experience.

This is an on‑site position that requires a hands‑on approach with the shop floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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: fully onsite position in New Berlin, WI. Final date to receive applications: anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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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