Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, standardization, and improvement of engineering documentation and manufacturing processes. This role will focus heavily on creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), and engineering standards, while consolidating legacy documentation into a centralized SharePoint environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience, is highly detail-oriented, and can quickly learn existing processes to implement actionable improvements. This individual must be inquisitive, collaborative, and capable of "hitting the ground running" in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities - Develop, standardize, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and engineering standards - Consolidate and document legacy engineering information into SharePoint for centralized review and control - Perform research, data collection, and revision control to support accurate and compliant documentation - Create new documentation from scratch and support enhancements and modifications through the ECO process - Support part creation and management within ERP systems (Epicure/Connetic) - Develop and update 3D models and related documentation using AutoDesk tools - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and implementation of process improvements - Evaluate and improve existing work instructions that were previously created on an ad-hoc basis - Learn current manufacturing processes quickly and execute action items and improvement projects that deliver practical solutions

Skills

Manufacturing engineering, SOP, standard operating procedure, work instructions, Continuous improvement, engineering standards, blueprint, ERP, modeling, CAD, AutoDesk, machining, welding, ECO, engineering change orders, industrial process equipment, oil seed processing, material-handling equipment

Top Skills Details

Manufacturing engineering,SOP,standard operating procedure,work instructions,Continuous improvement,engineering standards,blueprint,ERP,modeling,CAD,AutoDesk,machining,welding,ECO,engineering change orders

Additional Skills & Qualifications

NICE HAVE (very niche) --> Experience with industrial process equipment used in food rendering or recycling environments --> Familiarity with equipment such as cookers, dryers, screw presses, decanters, pumps, and material handling systems --> Exposure to process systems supporting oil seed processing, fishmeal processing, insect protein processing, or process drying

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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 Germantown,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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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