Production Engineer

Production Engineer

A large, advanced manufacturing organization is seeking
multiple Production Engineers
to support major automation initiatives, capital equipment projects, and long-term capacity planning. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with significant visibility, modern facilities, and excellent benefits upon conversion.

About the Opportunity

This engineering group focuses on
future-state planning
,
automation integration
, and
large-scale process improvements
. Engineers collaborate with outside integrators, internal engineering teams, and production associates to design, evaluate, and implement new technology and equipment.

The role is approximately
80% planning/project leadership
and
20% hands-on
.

What You'll Do

Process & Production Improvement

• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall material flow
• Reduce equipment downtime and support environmental impact reduction
• Develop and optimize welding processes and fixtures
• Support automation introduction and next-generation manufacturing technology
• Build project schedules, cost justifications, and KPI-driven progress tracking

Capital Projects & Automation

• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and workflow evaluations
• Prepare detailed project packets for new equipment and automation proposals
• Collaborate with external integrators on design, testing, and debugging
• Support commissioning and installation of new equipment during plant shutdowns
• Participate in equipment validation, retesting, and process tuning

Welding-Focused Responsibilities

• Create conceptual designs for fixtures and tooling
• Analyze drawings, inspection data, and part relationships to resolve quality issues
• Optimize welding systems (robotic welding experience a plus, not required)
• Serve as technical expert for your assigned welding/process area

Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering teams, and vendors
• Participate in kaizen events and hands-on process improvements where needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in
  Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering
  , or Engineering Technology
• Internship or co-op required for new grads
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and measurement data
• Understanding of welding, machining, cutting, and general manufacturing processes
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills

Preferred

• 2–5 years manufacturing or production engineering experience
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or capital project work
• Familiarity with welding equipment, fixtures, or robotic systems
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and KPI-driven project management

Additional Details

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Increased workload during mid-year and end-of-year shutdowns for equipment installs
• Strong organizational support, modern facility, and excellent long-term benefits
• Clear growth path and high-value project exposure