Production Engineer at Actalent in Maple Grove, MN

Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Job Description

The organization is seeking a qualified and innovative Production Engineer to support new work entering Operations and to create complete manufacturing packages that enable the production of high-quality products. This role combines hands-on engineering, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and clients to optimize sheet metal designs, support manufacturing, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from job release through job completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with quality expectations.
• Manage projects by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and communicating status updates to relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Purchase components and manage vendors, including identifying suitable suppliers, obtaining quotes, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to clarify requirements, obtain necessary materials and equipment, and resolve issues that may impact production or delivery.
• Create complete manufacturing packages, including detailed shop drawings and clear assembly instructions that support accurate and efficient production.
• Provide hands-on support to the shop and manufacturing teams by addressing technical questions, resolving production issues, and ensuring engineering intent is met on the floor.
• Develop engineering solutions to optimize sheet metal designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Lead selected continuous improvement efforts by defining goals, coordinating activities, and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Support the sales team with design reviews to verify feasibility, alignment with manufacturing capabilities, and to help ensure successful installation of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, manufacturing, and sales, to align engineering solutions with business and customer needs.
• Apply production engineering and manufacturing engineering principles to improve product flow, reduce rework, and enhance reliability in an HVAC-related environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks, including the ability to create and modify 3D models and drawings.
• 2D CAD experience for creating and interpreting technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Demonstrated experience or capability in engineering within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Experience or familiarity with project management, including planning, coordination, and tracking of engineering and production activities.
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to develop engineering solutions for sheet metal design optimization.
• Capability to provide technical support to shop and manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the commercial HVAC industry.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or production engineering within HVAC or related industries.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including Lean and Six Sigma practices.
• Experience with vendor management and purchasing of components and materials.
• Familiarity with creating detailed manufacturing packages, including shop drawings and assembly instructions.
• Ability to participate in or lead continuous improvement projects.
• Comfort working closely with sales teams to review designs and support successful installations.

Work Environment

The role is primarily based at a facility in Maple Grove, with occasional travel to a site in Dayton depending on project assignments. The work environment includes close collaboration with operations, manufacturing, and sales teams, as well as regular interaction with vendors and clients. The position involves working with engineering and design tools such as SolidWorks, 2D CAD software, and Microsoft Office Suite, along with exposure to sheet metal fabrication and commercial HVAC-related manufacturing processes. The Production Engineer will spend time both in an office or engineering area preparing manufacturing packages and on the shop floor providing manufacturing support and engaging in continuous improvement activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Medical, vision, and dental plans Short-term and long-term disability insurance Group term life insurance coverage HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy 401k matching Annual safety shoe allowance Education assistance program

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.