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Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Valparaiso, IN • 6h ago

Description

Key Responsibilities

Sustaining Engineering & Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve existing product designs and manufacturing processes.

Implement cost-reduction and quality-improvement initiatives without compromising safety or performance.

Engineering Change Management:

Prepare, review, and execute ECNs in accordance with company procedures.

Ensure timely communication and documentation of design changes across departments.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management:

Create, update, and maintain BOMs for all mechanical assemblies.

Validate BOM accuracy and ensure alignment with ERP/PLM systems.

Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis:

Investigate product failures and root causes using structured problem-solving techniques.

Develop corrective actions and implement design or process changes as needed.

Collaboration:

Work closely with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and production teams to resolve technical issues.

Support supply chain and quality teams in vendor qualification and material selection.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure all designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

3-5 years in mechanical design or sustaining engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Experience with ECNs, BOM management, and troubleshooting product failures.

Technical Skills:

roficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems for BOM and revision control.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, sheet metal, etc.).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Valparaiso, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $41.00/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 Valparaiso,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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