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Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent
Dubuque, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Manufacturing Engineer!

Description

The focus of the role would be day-to-day line support and troubleshooting.

Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to drive improvements.

Improving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Work closely with production to perform problem solving and root cause analysis.

Lead continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing.

Lead cost reductions and yield improvements.

Utilize project management tools.

Improve equipment capability and reliability.

Identify opportunities for error proofing and implement solutions.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Continuous improvement, problem solving, root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, quality engineering, maintenance, Project management

Top Skills Details

Manufacturing engineering,Process improvement,Continuous improvement,problem solving,root cause analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related required

5-10 years of industry experience preferred

Experience with manufacturing and maintenance troubleshooting

Experience with continuous improvement

Experience improving safety, quality, delivery, and/or cost performance

Preferred:

-Previous experience in an operations or maintenance role

-Lean manufacturing green or black belt

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dubuque, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $58.00/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 Dubuque,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $36 - $58

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