Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in thermal management products is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Lancaster, UK. This hands-on role involves supporting production, from product development to manufacturing transitions. Candidates should have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in CAD software, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Generous PTO and paid holidays

9/80 schedule with alternate Fridays off

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transition programs from Product Development to Manufacturing.
• Design and manufacture tooling to support processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manufacture required components.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Communication

Analysis

Collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Excel

Job description

Join our innovative thermal solutions team - consistently named a Best Place to Work in PA!

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT), located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer of thermal management products for diverse industries and applications, including commercial satellites, military vehicles, medical devices, primary calibration equipment, and HVAC systems. ACT is looking for team members with a desire to perform mechanical inspections of complex parts.

ACT has a great benefits package with low-cost medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life insurance; a 401(k) with company match, and a profit-sharing bonus plan. Enjoy a work-life balance with our generous PTO plan and up to 10 paid holidays - and get every other Friday off with our 9/80 schedule!

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer position is a hands-on role supporting ACT's Production group. The position involves a variety of engineering tasks including product development, manufacturing transitions, detailed understanding of customer requirements, manufacturing tooling design, process development, procedures and travelers, cycle time analysis, project scheduling, customer interaction, and budget management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transition programs from Product Development to Manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
• Design and manufacture tooling to support manufacturing processes.
• Support the development of manufacturing procedures and travelers.
• Support product manufacturing ramp-up and production schedules.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends related to customer requirements and costs.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflows, floor space, and equipment layout.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manufacture required components. Generate and approve purchase orders.
• Establish and document work plans for engineers and technicians.
• Assist and provide guidance to production staff in fabrication and testing to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate and report test results.

ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (non-technical degrees may not be accepted)
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Experience with LabVIEW software and Excel databases.
• Experience in mechanical inspection and understanding of GD&T.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.