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Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent
Rochester, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will take on full manufacturing responsibility, guiding products through prototype, pilot, and production stages. You will oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and manage internal change orders. Your role includes reporting on the status of New Product Launch (NPL) activities and utilizing statistical tools to lead quality improvements within the customer team.

Responsibilities

  • Drive internal and external corrective action plans.
  • Actively participate in new customer and business development.
  • Analyze line return information to understand and drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues.
  • Perform product-level assessments as required.
  • Perform Design for Manufacturability and collaborate with Test Engineering on Design for Testability.
  • Assist in developing project proposals and associated cost estimates.
  • Execute transitional manufacturing requirements and process approaches for products.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of customer products to support transitional activities.
Essential Skills
  • Expertise in manufacturing engineering, lean six sigma, and green belt.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing.
  • Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a production setting.
  • Ability to solve and document moderately complex cross-departmental issues using structured problem-solving tools.
  • Proficiency in written and oral communication and presentation skills for internal and external customers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills.
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups.
  • Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
  • Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
  • Strong customer service and client focus.
  • Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
  • Engineering-level understanding of electronic or mechanical components and systems depending on education and experience.
Work Environment

The position is based in Rochester, MN. You will work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. The role may involve occasional travel and collaboration with diverse teams to achieve project goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $45

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