Manufacturing Engineer

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This is a 12-18 month contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent role. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing and modeling parts, creating new drawings, and developing new process plans. The role involves transitioning from traditional machining methods such as lathes and machining centers to an EDM process to find more cost-effective manufacturing solutions. You will be required to create routings and process drawings, determine fixture and tooling requirements, and ensure compliance with engineering drawings before releasing them for manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Design and model parts using Creo parametric.
Create new drawings and develop new process plans.
Transition from traditional machining methods to EDM processes for cost-effective manufacturing.
Develop routings and process drawings for each operation.
Ensure compliance of process drawings and routings with engineering drawings.
Release final process plans to manufacturing.
Essential Skills
Experience as a manufacturing engineer.
Proficiency in process drawings and routings.
Knowledge of CNC, Creo, Pro/E, and Solidworks.
Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Tool selection and machining experience.
BS in Engineering.
3+ years of relevant experience.
CAD experience in 2D and 3D modeling and drafting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Machining experience with lathes, mills, grinders, EDM, and CNC equipment.
Experience with inspection equipment and techniques.
Working knowledge of aluminum and stainless steel machining.
Advanced knowledge of capabilities studies and machine capability.
CNC programming experience.
Heat treatment experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 Rockford,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.
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Location:
Rockford

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