Manufacturing Engineer

LaMotte Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LaMotte Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Chestertown, MD to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support production operations. The role is hands-on and cross-functional, working with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership, with possible travel to suppliers and visits to the Chestertown facility.

Key duties include upgrading PLCs and controls, developing equipment plans, approving drawings, and leading equipment installation,

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (ME)

Operations

802 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD21620

Reports To

Vice President of Operations and Quality

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the VP of Operations and Quality and is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting production operations. This role is hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure product quality. The position may require travel to suppliers and frequent visits to Lamottes Chestertown, MD facility. This role works closely with the facility maintenance team analyzing and improving overall equipment efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.
• Keeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.
• Develop strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.
• Works directly with new equipment manufacturers following LaMottes Operational Excellence program:
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Approves mechanical drawings.
• Resolves any issues.
• Develops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.
• Manages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.