Manufacturing Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in our Bradford-area manufacturing operations. You will design and optimize processes, support production, and collaborate with QA to uphold high quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing cost reduction without compromising product performance. Candidates should bring 3+ years of engineering experience and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products to improve efficiency and quality.
• Identify areas for improvement within the manufacturing process and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Provide day-to-day support to the production team, troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality or performance.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure new manufacturing equipment and tools; ensure proper maintenance and calibration of existing equipment.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and production reports.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, to ensure smooth product development and production processes.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.