Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

LHH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client in Indianapolis, IN. In this position, you will join a well-established engineering team and report to an Engineering Manager who supports innovation and both personal and professional development. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of manufacturing equipment, lead projects to improve results, implement Lean initiatives, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and ranges between $105,000-115,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

Job Responsibilities

• Design and refine manufacturing workflows by assessing product specifications, evaluating feasibility, making adjustments, and validating production processes and machinery to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Leverage industry expertise in product engineering, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials while working collaboratively with production team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational inefficiencies, analyze equipment malfunctions, prepare follow-up reports, and provide technical guidance to shop floor personnel.
• Perform root cause investigations to address quality concerns encountered during the manufacturing cycle.
• Execute capital investment initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts across production processes.
• Facilitate or lead Kaizen workshops aimed at streamlining operations, applying Lean methodologies, enhancing product quality, and more.
• Align with operations and leadership teams to establish a unified approach to daily objectives and communicate progress accordingly.
• Partner with maintenance, production, and engineering departments—as well as external vendors—to enhance equipment reliability, service quality, and repair practices.
• Track and boost production efficiency by analyzing workflows and optimizing facility layout and equipment utilization.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions to overcome complex manufacturing challenges.
• Take on additional responsibilities as delegated by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on engineering experience within a manufacturing setting is required
• Ideal candidates will have experience within a regulated environment such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, food/beverage, food/beverage/pharma packaging, etc.
• Must have experience working on the production floor with various types of manufacturing equipment
• Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to succeed with little supervision
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled