Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II coordinates the successful launch of new product introductions within Operations and drives continuous improvement across mixed-model manufacturing lines and value streams. This role supports facility transformation and technology transfer while ensuring that product, material, and information flows are synchronized for maximum efficiency and lowest cost of operation. The position focuses on implementing demand-driven principles, standard engineering tools, and robust processes that support operational excellence and long-range business plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations, ensuring readiness of processes, equipment, and documentation.
• Contribute to facility transformation initiatives and support technology transfer activities to establish and maintain efficient mixed-model lines or value streams.
• Ensure the ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Implement demand-driven principles and strategies that support operational excellence, including flexibility, speed, and responsiveness to changing requirements.
• Optimize product, material, and information flows so they are synchronized to achieve maximum operational efficiency and minimize costs.
• Generate and contribute innovative ideas to improve business results, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Deploy and apply standard engineering tools, methodologies, standards, practices, and processes to support consistent manufacturing performance.
• Define and implement objectives that include continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and fulfillment performance.
• Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote and sustain ongoing continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems, and controls.
• Design and optimize area layouts and process definitions to support efficient, safe, and high-quality production.
• Lead PLC programming activities and support the design, selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure alignment of manufacturing capabilities with product and business requirements.
• Organize and manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of engineering and process changes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3-5 years of related experience in an engineering function within a similar manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, including process definition and optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE for layouts, tooling, and equipment-related design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience with new product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) in an operations setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for clear interaction with cross-functional teams and shop floor personnel.
• Experience leading projects and driving initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and desired business results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with mixed-model manufacturing lines or value streams.
• Experience in implementing demand-driven strategies that enhance flexibility, speed, and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with PLC programming for manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Experience in designing and justifying new equipment, tooling, and programs to support production needs.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain process documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Proven track record of contributing innovative ideas that improve business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Comfort working closely with shop floor teams to identify issues and implement continuous improvement solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oshkosh,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.

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.