Project Engineer

Electric Vehicle Inverter Program Manager

This position will be part of the Electric Vehicle products group and will be responsible for activity and support for Inverter programs. The purpose for the position will be to support activities to establish equipment, processes, and quotations for programs related to Inverter products. Overall requirements of the position are to ensure that production equipment runs to equipment specification and produces products based on the product specifications, and customer requirement, including ensuring that equipment is verified and qualified for mass production utilization. The specific area of expertise will be leading INV start-up projects and coordinating personnel.

This position offers opportunities to work with a wide variety of aspects of the manufacturing processes, a wide variety of departments and levels of management within the company both domestic and international. Essential functions of this job include:

• (7-10) years of experience leading large CAPEX manufacturing projects ($5M–$20M+), with emphasis on equipment installation and facility integration, including budget development, approval workflows, and project documentation.
• Experience in managing equipment suppliers and system integrators—writing and finalizing equipment specifications, confirming equipment readiness, localizing equipment, and supporting formal line approval processes.
• Proven ability to own project schedules end-to-end, anticipate risks, and execute contingency plans (Plan B / Plan C) to keep line installations and launches on track.
• Broad manufacturing process knowledge with the maturity to step into a lead role, guide new inverter line setups, and learn existing systems while maintaining accountability for delivery.

Job Responsibility:

• Evaluate new Inverter products, processes, and equipment. 40%
• Support development of technology, resource and production requirements. 30%
• Support new business opportunity evaluation 20%
• Support M/P equipment problems and develop solutions 5%
• Other Duties as Assigned to support Corporate Objectives 5%

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions and utilize excellent problem-solving skills.

• Able to lead a team of people

• Work experience within automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical device

• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.

• Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments and organization

• Able to prepare schedules, budget, make reports

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $62.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Greenfield, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.