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Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful completion of small to medium-sized projects with medium complexity and less clearly defined goals. You will develop and implement procedures and provide training on new processes, tools, and equipment. This includes defining Preventative and Predictive Maintenance requirements and conducting mechanical evaluations of processes and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete small to medium-sized projects with medium complexity.
• Develop procedures and training materials for new processes, tools, and equipment.
• Define Preventative and Predictive Maintenance requirements.
• Conduct mechanical evaluations of processes and equipment.
• Provide concise project progress reports.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement.
• Proficiency in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and lean six sigma.
• Skills in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and project management.
• Knowledge of automation, design, tooling, mechanical engineering, and PLC troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lean six sigma certification is advantageous.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large manufacturing facility with approximately 500,000 square feet of space, dedicated to producing sheet metal shelving units. The environment can be noisy due to fabrication and manufacturing lines. Office spaces are located on the top floor of the manufacturing area, providing easy access to production lines. The work environment is casual, with a laid-back atmosphere and a flexible work schedule. The company encourages growth and promotes engineers to leadership roles. Benefits include a competitive package with medical, dental, and vision options from day one, company bonus potential, paid holidays, and an onsite health clinic. Once permanent, employees receive a 401(k) with employer match, educational assistance programs, and career development opportunities.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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