Manufacturing Engineer Overview: Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in automated coating processes to support high-volume manufacturing operations. This role will lead equipment installation, process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while managing capital projects from concept through implementation. Key Responsibilities • Launch, commission, and optimize automated coating lines and manufacturing equipment. • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to improve reliability and performance. • Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and work cells. • Manage capital equipment projects, including vendor selection, procurement, installation, and startup. • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality, productivity, and throughput. • Maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operating procedures. Qualifications • 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience. • Hands-on experience with coating technologies such as powder coating, E-coating, electroplating, or dielectric coating. • Experience supporting welding, machining, fabrication, brazing, forming, or assembly operations. • Proven project management and capital equipment experience. • Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. • APQP experience and high-volume manufacturing are a plus. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover Park, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover Park, IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hanover Park,IL. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 [email protected] 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.