Process/production Engineer

Actalent; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Bonuses

Job summary

Actalent in Bartow, FL is seeking a Process/Production Engineer to design, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes from concept through production. You will use SolidWorks to model components, nest parts for CNC cutting, and manage material utilization to support cost-effective production.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and apply production control principles to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years in production or industrial engineering.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks modeling and drafting.
• Familiarity with production control and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Model components in SolidWorks and create production drawings.
• Nest parts for CNC cutting to maximize material utilization.
• Analyze material usage and implement cost-reducing improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Production engineering experience

SolidWorks CAD usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Process/Production Engineer

Job Description

The Process/Production Engineer plays a key role in the engineering team by designing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes from concept through production. This position focuses on using SolidWorks and other CAD tools to model components, nest parts for CNC cutting, and manage material utilization to support efficient and cost-effective production. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to streamline production workflows, maintain high quality standards, and ensure that engineering solutions align with relevant industry regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Use SolidWorks and other CAD tools to create detailed component models and production drawings.
• Nest parts for CNC cutting to maximize material utilization and minimize waste.
• Manage material usage by analyzing requirements, tracking consumption, and recommending improvements to reduce costs.
• Perform general engineering responsibilities, including technical analysis, documentation, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and engineering to ensure smooth and efficient production workflows.
• Apply relevant industry standards and regulations to engineering designs and production processes.
• Utilize production control principles to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering and production documentation using PC and Microsoft Office tools.
• Troubleshoot process and production issues and implement corrective actions to maintain high-quality output.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of proven experience in production or industrial engineering.
• Strong technical expertise in a specific area of engineering, such as software, mechanical, or electrical.
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for component modeling and design.
• Familiarity with CAD software used in engineering and production environments.
• Knowledge of production control and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations applicable to engineering and production.
• Proficiency with PC usage and Microsoft Office applications for documentation, analysis, and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in engineering and production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and improving manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail in modeling, nesting, and documentation to support high-quality output.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines within a production environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Work Environment

The Process/Production Engineer works in a Monday–Friday schedule within a production-focused environment that combines engineering office work with close interaction on the manufacturing floor. The role involves regular use of CAD tools such as SolidWorks, PC-based applications, and Microsoft Office to support design, documentation, and process analysis. The engineer collaborates with production and engineering teams in a setting that emphasizes efficiency, quality, and adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bartow, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bartow,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.