Production Engineer

Location: Indianapolis

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A large, advanced manufacturing organization is seeking multiple Production Engineers to support major automation initiatives, capital equipment projects, and long-term capacity planning. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with significant visibility, modern facilities, and excellent benefits upon conversion.

About the Opportunity

This engineering group focuses on future-state planning
, automation integration
, and large-scale process improvements
. Engineers collaborate with outside integrators, internal engineering teams, and production associates to design, evaluate, and implement new technology and equipment.

The role is approximately 80% planning/project leadership and 20% hands‑on
.

What You’ll DoProcess & Production Improvement

• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall material flow
• Reduce equipment downtime and support environmental impact reduction
• Develop and optimize welding processes and fixtures
• Support automation introduction and next‑generation manufacturing technology
• Build project schedules, cost justifications, and KPI‑driven progress tracking

Capital Projects & Automation

• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and workflow evaluations
• Prepare detailed project packets for new equipment and automation proposals
• Collaborate with external integrators on design, testing, and debugging
• Support commissioning and installation of new equipment during plant shutdowns
• Participate in equipment validation, retesting, and process tuning

Welding‑Focused Responsibilities

• Create conceptual designs for fixtures and tooling
• Analyze drawings, inspection data, and part relationships to resolve quality issues
• Optimize welding systems (robotic welding experience a plus, not required)
• Serve as technical expert for your assigned welding/process area

Team & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering teams, and vendors
• Participate in kaizen events and hands‑on process improvements where needed

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering
  , or Engineering Technology
• Internship or co‑op required for new grads
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and measurement data
• Understanding of welding, machining, cutting, and general manufacturing processes
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills

Preferred

• 2–5 years manufacturing or production engineering experience
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or capital project work
• Familiarity with welding equipment, fixtures, or robotic systems
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and KPI‑driven project management
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Increased workload during mid‑year and end‑of‑year shutdowns for equipment installs
• Strong organizational support, modern facility, and excellent long‑term benefits
• Clear growth path and high‑value project exposure

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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