Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Antioch, IL • 3h ago

Manufacturing Engineer- Antioch, IL

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide engineering support to ensure the most efficient processes and operating systems to minimize scrap/material usage and downtime. You will work closely with the manufacturing and maintenance teams to achieve these goals. Your role will involve participating in project management for factory automation projects and changes to processes and equipment, generating and maintaining product drawings and project documentation, and coordinating activities around standardization, documentation, and control. You will champion continuous improvement of production layouts, methods, and processes to maximize material flow and plant efficiencies. Additionally, you will support cross-functional teams in the development of new products, assist in packaging design, ensure quality control methods are in place, perform capacity analysis, and recommend the need for new equipment. Your responsibilities will also include evaluating, maintaining, and improving the efficiency of operations.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to minimize scrap/material usage and downtime.

Work with manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Participate in project management of factory automation projects.

Generate and maintain product drawings and project documentation.

Coordinate activities around standardization, documentation, and control.

Champion continuous improvement of production layouts, methods, and processes.

Support cross-functional teams in the development of new products.

Assist in packaging design.

Ensure quality control methods are in place.

Perform capacity analysis and recommend need for new equipment.

Evaluate, maintain, and improve efficiency of the operation.

Essential Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience.

Project management skills.

Engineering and process improvement expertise.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical).

Minimum of 3 years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Ability to perform hands-on work in the manufacturing facility.

Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required).

Experience using 2D/3D CAD Software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks preferred).

Excellent problem-solving capability and communication skills (verbal and written).

Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Creative mindset with attention to product design.

General understanding of manufacturing processes, material, and component selection.

Work Environment

This position is located at a manufacturing facility in Antioch, IL. The company is a privately held industry leader in the manufacture, sale, marketing, and distribution of disposable aluminum bakeware, with over forty years in business and strong annual growth. As part of the team, the Project Engineer will contribute from concept through the proto@type and production stages of multiple product lines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Antioch, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

benefits available upon the interview process

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Antioch,IL.

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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