Manufacturing Engineer

RealREPP; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain loading technology systems and impact door production. You will optimize production efficiency, improve product quality, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure safe, scalable processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements and drive Lean initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication or related environments.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; ERP experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Construct assembly drawings, costed BOMs, and standardized work instructions for new products.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to loading dock equipment and doors.
• Create and maintain installation, service, and training documents with field services.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Develop equipment PM plans with maintenance personnel.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Provide technical training and support to production personnel.

Skills

Analytical problem solver

Effective communicator

Ability to multitask

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP software (Oracle/JD Edwards/SAP)

CREO 3D modeling

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

$68-78k + bonus

Job Summary

• The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes related to loading technology systems and impact door production.
• This role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, improving product quality, reducing manufacturing costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable production processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Construct assembly drawings, costed BOMS, and standardized work instructions for new product introductions.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to loading dock equipment and impact door production lines.
• Work with field services to create and maintain installation, service, and training documents.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, equipment, and assembly issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Work with maintenance personnel to develop equipment PM plans
• Act on Engineering Change Requests as needed.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase productivity.
• Provide technical training and support to production personnel.
• As experts for our products, the candidate may be given additional assignments which could require the utilization of any number of resources to achieve task objectives. Such projects could require skills or resources outside of the normal scope of the position(s); however, such assignments are to be expected and are not considered outside the scope of this position’s responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing experience in a metal fabrication, industrial equipment, door systems, loading dock equipment, or related manufacturing environment are preferrable
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Have experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software package such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or SAP. Hörmann manages operations with SAP; therefore, experience with this package is preferred.
• Analytical problem solver
• Able to work with minimal supervision and accomplish goals in a timely manner
• Experience using CREO 3D modeling software a plus
• Lean methodology experience a plus
• Mechanical design experience a plus
• Effective communicator
• Ability to work in a group environment
• Ability to multitask to meet customer requirements

Essential Physical Functions

• Although the employee is not expected to perform extraneous physical activities in the completion of their work, frequent trips into areas of production may be necessary, therefore, they must be physically able to safely maneuver in production areas.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for specific periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

Travel Requirements

Expected travel will be

Equipment Used

• The candidate may be required to use a variety of precision measuring devices as well as various computer-based software packages.

Who My Client Is

• My client is a premier manufacturer of garage doors.
• They provide the building industry with high quality, innovative garage doors at competitive prices while maintaining a reputation of quality, reliability, and integrity.
• They offer a team-centered environment, where each member's unique knowledge, skills, abilities, and efforts define our success as a company.
• As an international corporation they prize diversity in all positions; therefore, candidates with second language ability especially in Spanish or German will be given additional consideration; however, fluency in English is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*