Manufacturing Engineer
Actalent - Wentzville, MO
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Wentzville, MO (Onu2011site) Overview We are currently looking to add a manufacturing engineer to our team within a fastu2011paced, highly automated production environment. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, improving manufacturing processes, and working handsu2011on in a cuttingu2011edge environment. What Youu2019ll Do: u2022 Provide daily technical support to Maintenance and Quality teams for welding and dispense systems u2022 Troubleshoot equipment failures and process-related issues to minimize downtime u2022 Coach and mentor maintenance personnel to strengthen rootu2011cause analysis and troubleshooting capabilities u2022 Serve as a subjectu2011matter expert on standards and ensure process compliance u2022 Partner with Quality and Production teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement u2022 Support automation upgrades, robot integrations, and tooling enhancements What You Bring: Essential Skills: u2022 Experience working in a highu2011volume manufacturing environment u2022 Handsu2011on manufacturing / plant floor experience u2022 Willingness to work overtime, offu2011shift, and rotate shifts as needed u2022 Strong problemu2011solving skills with a bias for action Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Work Environment u2022 Approximately 75% of your time will be spent on the production floor and 25% in an engineering office setting u2022 Highly automated environment with frequent robot upgrades and new technology introductions u2022 Required PPE includes safety glasses, highu2011visibility gear, and arm protection Why This Role Matters Youu2019ll play a key part in keeping a worldu2011class manufacturing operation running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance - while helping drive advancements in automation and quality across the facility. If youu2019re looking for a role where your expertise truly makes an impact - and where you can grow into leadership in a highly automated, forwardu2011thinking environment - this is an excellent opportunity. Weu2019d love to connect with talented engineers who are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a team driving real innovation on the plant floor. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $48.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wentzville,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.
Created: 2026-02-23