Hands-On Production Engineer — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a proactive Production Engineer to lead on-the-floor problem solving, apply lean manufacturing principles, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will partner with cross-functional teams, interpret engineering drawings, and support installations, startups, and daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role is contract-to-hire, with a standard first shift and a focus on reliability, efficiency, and safe, compliant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Basic understanding of engineering ECRs.
• Strong communication and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and act as the main liaison to the production team, internal service team, customers, and operators, helping them resolve complex issues during installations, startup, or operation.
• Maintain a consistent presence in the production facility to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve workflow issues, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist with troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of new tools and best practices.
• Identify design and build issues and generate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs); manage document revisions.
• Participate in recurring cross-functional meetings to support deadlines and product development.
• Maintain documentation such as work instructions and process improvement reports.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics (e.g., production time, downtime) to identify areas for improvement.
• Adhere to engineering processes and documentation standards.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Troubleshooting

Engineering ECRs

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Actalent in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a proactive Production Engineer to lead on-the-floor problem solving, apply lean manufacturing principles, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will partner with cross-functional teams, interpret engineering drawings, and support installations, startups, and daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role is contract-to-hire, with a standard first shift and a focus on reliability, efficiency, and safe, compliant