Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Guide efforts to redesign current manufacturing methods and retrofit existing equipment. Assist in the specification of new equipment and create custom quality gage designs. Partner with all levels of the organization to deliver solutions that meet quality, productivity, maintenance, safety, and ergonomic goals. Responsibilities + Redesign current manufacturing methods. + Retrofit existing equipment. + Assist in specifying new equipment. + Create custom quality gage designs. + Collaborate with various organizational levels to achieve quality, productivity, maintenance, safety, and ergonomic objectives. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. + 5+ years of mechanical design experience. + 2+ years of experience with 3D CAD modeling. + Experience in dimensional engineering and tolerance analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Design for manufacturing experience. + Familiarity with process FMEA analyses. + Skill in creating quality systems and gage system design. + Familiarity with work instructions and process documents. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Quick learner with ambition and drive. + Strong people skills for collaborative team work. + Hands-on practical manufacturing experience. + Fenestration experience is a plus. Work Environment The role will involve working in an office setting, as well as cross-functionally with the manufacturing team and on the production floor. The project is transformative and impacts multiple departments including manufacturing, quality, design, and IT. The environment is collaborative, valuing hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement. The position offers work-life balance with a very flexible schedule. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Dubuque, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Feb 4, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.