Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Talent Partners, LLC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental benefits package

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12‑month contract in Columbus, IN. This onsite role focuses on end-to-end process development, safety, and continuous improvement across production lines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/ mechanical/ industrial engineering with 5+ years of experience, and demonstrates proficiency in GD&T, engineering drawings, and tool qualifications (Fanuc HandlingTool, Arc Tool). Schedule alternates days and nights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive scalable production processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices for consistency and excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Share expertise and coach stakeholders to strengthen team capability.
• Build relationships across the organization to support collaboration and sustained improvements.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Safety

Ergonomics

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in ME/IE/Manufacturing

Tools

Fanuc HandlingTool

Arc Tool

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Manufacturing Engineer with our power technology client in Columbus, IN. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay:

$60.00 - $70.00 /hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule:

First half is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Second half is Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. (Flexible on what this looks like)

Description:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive efficient, scalable production processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using standards and tools to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners, to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.
• Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise, coaching stakeholders, and strengthening overall team capability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustained process improvements.

Qualifications and Competencies:

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Build strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment on manufacturing goals and priorities.
• Champion health, safety, and ergonomic best practices while designing efficient workstations and processes that protect employees and improve productivity.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge, drawing interpretation, and analysis-led design to develop optimized processes, equipment selection, and tooling solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, standardized process documentation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance quality and reduce cost.
• Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Additional Details:

• VPI - Support Launch Activity
• Must have experience with Fanuc HandlingTool or Arc Tool
• Must have understanding of GD&T and be able to interpret engineering drawings
• Schedule will be 6 months on dayshift, M-F, then 6 months on nights, M-F
• Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Additional notes:

• This is a fully onsite role.
• Schedule is split by half the year on days and the other half on nights.
• Once the hiring manager is ready to move forward, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a 60-minute in-person interview.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affi

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