Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Champaign, IL • 14h ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

Automotive Manufacturing |Overtime & Per Diem

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with automotive experience looking for a long-term project supporting high-volume production and new product launches? We are seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support a major automotive manufacturing facility undergoing significant product refreshes

across multiple product lines. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects involving assembly processes, tooling, APQP activities, process

improvements, and new product introduction efforts.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Automotive Manufacturing Environment: Work directly within a fast-paced automotive production facility supporting assembly operations, process improvements, and product launches.

Excellent Per Diem Package: Consultants living 50+ miles from the facility and maintaining a permanent residence may qualify for Per Diem for up to 12 months.

Long-Term Project Stability: Support an extensive product refresh initiative spanning over 30 product lines, with additional programs planned.

Growth Potential: Strong performers may have the opportunity to pursue long-term career opportunities if desired.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for automotive assembly operations.

Analyze and improve assembly line layouts, workflow, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing processes.

Develop and maintain APQP documentation including:

PFMEA

Process Flow Charts

Process Design Sheets

Support proto@type and pre-production builds while ensuring manufacturing readiness.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction.

Identify tooling, equipment, and process requirements for new and existing programs.

Partner with Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Production teams to achieve project milestones.

Support new product introductions and product refresh programs from concept through launch.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Experience with:

APQP

PFMEA

Process Flow Development

Assembly Processes

Tooling & Fixtures

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a production environment and collaborate across multiple department

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Champaign, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $61.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Champaign, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Champaign,IL.

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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