Manufacturing Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to make the manufacturing process more efficient, safe, and cost-effective while maintaining high product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with production teams and cross-functional partners.

You will design, develop, and optimize processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards, ultimately boosting client satisfaction and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with metal fabrication, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and/or industrial coating.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Provide day-to-day production support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet quality standards and drive root cause analysis when needed.
• Analyze costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure new manufacturing equipment and tools with proper maintenance.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation such as process flows and work instructions.

Skills

Process Development

Continuous Improvement

Production Support

Quality Assurance

Cost Reduction

Equipment Management

Documentation

Collaboration

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

This Manufacturing Engineer will be focused on making the manufacturing process run more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining high product quality.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• ProcessDevelopment:Design,develop,andoptimizemanufacturingprocessesfornewandexistingproductsto improve efficiency and quality.
• ContinuousImprovement:Identifyareasforimprovementwithinthemanufacturingprocessandlead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• ProductionSupport:Provideday-to-daysupporttotheproductionteam,troubleshootingandresolving manufacturing issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• QualityAssurance:CollaboratewiththeQualityAssuranceteamtoensureproductsmeetorexceedquality standards, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• CostReduction:Analyzemanufacturingcostsandimplementcost-savingmeasureswithoutcompromising product quality or performance.
• EquipmentManagement:Evaluate,specify,andprocurenewmanufacturingequipmentandtools.Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of existing equipment.
• Documentation:Createandmaintaindetailedmanufacturingdocumentation,includingprocessflows,work instructions, and production reports.
• Collaboration:Workcloselywithcross-functionalteams,includingdesign,quality,andsupplychain,toensure smooth product development and production processes.
• Health&Safety:Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and/or industrial coating.
• Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes, increasing production efficiency, and resolving production-related issues.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design programs.
• Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with production personnel and supporting manufacturing equipment and processes.

Additional Information

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.