Manufacturing Engineer

Evolve HR Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Allentown is seeking a hands-on engineer to solve manufacturing problems directly on the plant floor. The candidate will collaborate with machining, assembly, and maintenance teams to enhance operations. Responsibilities include designing tooling, troubleshooting production issues, and driving improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 4-8+ years in manufacturing and strong mechanical engineering backgrounds. This position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to leadership and substantial impact in operations.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background.
• Hands-on experience with tooling and fixturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve tooling and fixturing.
• Work directly with teams to solve production issues.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day challenges and keep operations moving.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering background

Hands-on experience

Production support and troubleshooting

Ability to prioritize

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Tools

CAD tools (SolidWorks or Inventor)

Lean / continuous improvement exposure

Job description

This is a role for an engineer who likes being in the middle of the action...not sitting behind a desk.

If you enjoy solving real manufacturing problems, working directly with operators, and building practical solutions, this is worth a look.

This is a hands-on, jack-of-all-trades engineering role inside a high-activity plant where priorities shift, problems are real, and your impact is immediate.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be embedded in the plant, working across machining, assembly, testing, and maintenance to keep operations running and improving.

• Design and improve tooling and fixturing (including high-pressure testing and safety applications)
• Work directly with the machine shop, assembly, and maintenance teams to solve production issues
• Troubleshoot day-to-day challenges and keep operations moving
• Partner with the design engineering team to align product and manufacturing
• Drive incremental improvements across layout, flow, tooling, and efficiency
• Manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Makes This Role Different

• This is a broad, plant-based role—you won’t be stuck in one lane
• The facility has already gone through a major transformation—now it’s about execution and refinement
• There’s more structure, but also more complexity and daily activity
• You’ll have exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams
• The work is practical—you’ll see the results of what you build and improve

What We’re Looking For

• 4–8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background
• Hands-on experience with:
• Tooling and fixturing
• Production support and troubleshooting
• Machining, fabrication, or assembly environments
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced plant
• Someone who prefers being on the floor, not behind a desk

Tools & Experience

• CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor
• Lean / continuous improvement exposure
• Experience supporting test environments is a plus

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants to:

• Broaden their experience across multiple areas of manufacturing
• Be part of a plant where engineering is central to daily operations
• Gain visibility and work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Make a real, measurable impact

About the Company

Our client is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment supporting clean energy and industrial applications. The Allentown facility is a key operation within a larger global platform and continues to evolve following significant investment and operational transformation.