Software Developer Contract Jobs in Appleton, WI

The Product Engineer maintains and improves manufacturing equipment and processes, validates and optimizes new and existing product processes, and manages technical communication to ensure products meet quality, delivery, and cost targets. This role designs and refines manufacturing solutions, supports process integration for new products, and provides technical guidance within their area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee assigned manufacturing equipment and processes to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop and implement manufacturing solutions and services that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Establish and deepen an area of technical specialty and mentor other team members within that discipline.
• Utilize appropriate tools, lab equipment, and measurement devices to create, analyze, and verify manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Demonstrate expertise across multiple phases or processes of the full product and process requirements and specifications as they relate to the role.
• Work independently within at least one phase or process of the manufacturing process or product lifecycle without direction from mentors or functional management.
• Design, optimize, and validate new product processes to support efficient and reliable manufacturing.
• Produce comprehensive project documentation in accordance with established quality and change management procedures and guidelines.
• Drive process improvement activities to enhance product integration, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

• Experience with product integration and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes and product-related workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and related software tools.
• Ability to create, analyze, and verify processes using appropriate tools and test or measurement equipment.
• Proven capability to work independently within at least one phase of the manufacturing process or product lifecycle.
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical and project documentation in line with quality and change management procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of related experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is highly beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools, test systems, and measurement equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication skills to manage technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues in developing technical skills within the manufacturing discipline.

The Product Engineer works in a manufacturing and lab-based environment that focuses on product and process development, validation, and improvement, including medical device applications. The role involves regular use of lab tools, test systems, and measurement equipment, as well as statistical process control software and other analytical tools. Work typically takes place in a structured production and engineering setting that follows defined quality and change management procedures, with close collaboration across engineering, production, and quality teams.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Neenah,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Actalent

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