Production Engineer

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

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong presence on the production floor and a hands-on approach to resolving operational challenges. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-functional teamwork.

Job Title: Production Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong presence on the production floor and a hands-on approach to resolving operational challenges. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-functional teamwork.

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.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience working within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Basic understanding of engineering ECRs.
• Strong communication and verbal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Work Environment

The company is a 3rd generation family-owned business. They manufacture the Versa-Drill brand of water well, geothermal, exploration, shallow oil/gas drilling rigs, and equipment. The company was founded in 1962 and is located in Downtown Indianapolis. The position offers a 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM ET 1st shift opportunity, Monday through Friday, with 40-hour workweeks. The engineering team consists of six members. The company emphasizes designing reliable equipment capable of working in tough conditions with the latest technologies, offering a fast-paced design and manufacturing process with exciting challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.47 - $48.08/hr.

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.

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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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 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.