Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Design and develop manufacturing processes and systems focused on exceeding quality, cost, and schedule requirements to support business growth. This role will support a project that develops and defines concepts and processes for new product and product enhancement programs, as well as coordinates and integrates specialized processes and techniques into a lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities + Evaluate and implement innovative, cost-effective, and safe manufacturing processes and techniques to improve the effectiveness of manufacturing operations and business systems. + Develop manufacturing planning, initial tooling requirements and costs, capability requirements, control plans, and assessments to specify manufacturing processes. + Develop and implement manufacturing flows, workstation layouts, and station controls to optimize value-added operations, operating costs, and product/process quality. + Collaborate closely with various functional team members to enhance design for manufacturability and ease of integration into the manufacturing facility. + Provide regular updates to stakeholders. Essential Skills + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering + 0-1 years of relevant manufacturing work experience + Proficiency in MS Office + Experience with CAD software + Strong data analysis skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering + Experience in process engineering Work Environment On-site work environment on the first shift. The position offers a dynamic setting that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employees enjoy six paid holidays each year. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.