This is an onsite position sitting out of Quincy, Illinois
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Join a prestigious team that has been providing high-quality, work-ready transportation solutions.
Responsibilities
Support assembly operations with the necessary tooling and processes efficiently and timely.
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.
Define, document, and implement new and modified manufacturing processes.
Provide line support for assembly operations, including transport, welding, coatings, and finishing processes.
Create and maintain detailed process documentation for manufacturing processes.
Design, source, and manage tooling and equipment projects.
Gather and organize data for projects requiring capital investment.
Follow procedures for the creation and control of fixtures, lifting devices, and material handling equipment.
Lead customer groups on factory tours.
Apply advanced manufacturing engineering skills, such as Lean and Theory of Constraints.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
0-1 years Proficiency in manufacturing engineering.
Experience with Solidworks or other solid modeling software.
Strong communication skills, especially on the shop floor.
Knowledge of metal fabrication, fixture design, and process improvement.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods with an emphasis on welding, finishing, and assembly of light-gauge steel or aluminum.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Experience in production support, tool design, and rack design.
Capability to create custom tooling and implement it into the process.
Experience in continuous improvement, including dent reduction and increased throughput.
Familiarity with automation and implementation of new robots and cobots.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Work Environment
The role involves working in both office and manufacturing floor settings, primarily in the steel plant, with some projects in the aluminum plant. The team consists of approximately 8 engineers and 3-4 technicians. This is a union shop, so effective communication and relationship building with operators are essential. Opportunities exist for implementing new ideas and managing personal projects in a company committed to automation and growth. The company is family-owned, with no layoffs during challenging periods, offering stability and potential for upward mobility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Quincy, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/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 Quincy,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.
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