Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title : Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

The manufacturing engineer plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful completion of small to medium-sized projects with medium complexity. This position involves developing procedures, providing training on new processes, tools, and equipment, and ensuring effective project progress reporting.

Responsibilities

Complete small to medium-sized projects of medium complexity.

Develop procedures and provide training on new processes, tools, and equipment.

Define Preventative and Predictive Maintenance requirements.

Conduct mechanical evaluations of processes and equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

Process improvement

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

Project management

Automation

Design

Tooling

Mechanical engineering

PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

4+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement

Work Environment

The work environment is a large manufacturing facility of nearly 500,000 square feet, specializing in sheet metal fabrication for shelving units. The facility is equipped with older machinery and can be noisy due to ongoing fabrication and manufacturing processes. Office spaces are located above the manufacturing floor to facilitate easy access to production lines. The role requires spending significant time on the floor, collaborating with production support and managing projects. The company offers a flexible work schedule, a casual dress code, and a supportive, laid-back atmosphere. Benefits include company bonus potential, paid holidays, vacation time, a comprehensive benefits package, an onsite health clinic, and opportunities for career development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00 / 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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.

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