Location: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 05/05/2026
Position Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining production processes to deliver high-quality products efficiently, safely, and at optimal cost. You will serve as the link between product design and manufacturing, applying new technologies, resolving equipment issues, and streamlining workflows using lean principles. Duties will include upgrading machinery, defining production methods, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining production processes to deliver high-quality products efficiently, safely, and at optimal cost. You will serve as the link between product design and manufacturing, applying new technologies, resolving equipment issues, and streamlining workflows using lean principles. Duties will include upgrading machinery, defining production methods, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Improvement: Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs
- Production Planning: Develop workflows, arrange equipment layouts, and establish assembly processes for new and existing products
- Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix equipment problems while addressing production bottlenecks
- Quality Control: Create and maintain quality standards, including testing and inspection procedures
- Equipment Management: Identify, install, and validate new manufacturing equipment
- Collaboration: Partner with design, R&D, and leadership teams to move products from prototype to full-scale production
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all processes meet health, safety, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
- Technical Skills: Experience with CAD tools (such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD), PLC programming, and automation systems (e.g., robotics and sensors)
- Methodologies: Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis techniques
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Direct Hire position | permanent placement with employer
- Pay rate is $80,000 – $110,000 yearly, based on experience
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- Work schedule will be provided during the hiring process
Benefits
- Benefit details have not been provided at this time. Eligible benefits will be discussed directly with the employer during the hiring process
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.