Shop Floor Process Engineer - Routing & Scheduling

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Indianapolis is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to translate customer prints into precise manufacturing routers with accurate time estimates and suitable machine selections. You will work closely with machinists and CNC programmers to ensure producible, cost-effective plans.

You will support day-to-day production scheduling, resolve priority conflicts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while meeting customer due dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience documenting routes, time estimates, and work instructions.
• Strong quoting and scheduling and cost-analysis capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with machinists and CNC programmers.
• Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, cost-effective job routers with accurate time estimates and proper machine selections.
• Review historical quotes and part variations to ensure accurate routing and profitability.
• Support project engineers and participate in kick-off meetings to address manufacturing considerations early.
• Assist in resolving scheduling and priority conflicts at machining centers.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers on tooling, routing, and process decisions.
• Translate engineering prints into practical shop floor instructions and routers.
• Drive continuous improvement procedures and mentor shop floor teams.
• Manage quoting deadlines to meet customer due dates.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

CNC machining

CNC programming

Routing development

Quoting & scheduling

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Actalent in Indianapolis is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to translate customer prints into precise manufacturing routers with accurate time estimates and suitable machine selections. You will work closely with machinists and CNC programmers to ensure producible, cost-effective plans.

You will support day-to-day production scheduling, resolve priority conflicts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while meeting customer due dates.