Manufacturing Engineer

WorkWave Staff; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Corry, United States. In this pivotal role, you will optimize production processes and enhance product quality using your mechanical and industrial engineering expertise.

Your responsibilities will include developing manufacturing methods, creating part programs, conducting cost analysis, and supporting new machining procedures, ensuring that operations run efficiently and effectively. A strong technical background and problem-solving skills are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production processes.
• Develop efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Implement automation in manufacturing operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical skills

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

CAD CAM systems

CNC machines

Job description

Corry, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026

Join our innovative manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, enhancing product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to leverage your mechanical and industrial engineering expertise to develop efficient manufacturing solutions, implement automation, and support the seamless operation of our manufacturing facility. Your contributions will directly impact product excellence and operational efficiency, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Codes, tests, debugs, designs, documents and installs both new programs/technologies and changes to existing programs/technologies of a complex nature. Responsible for developing cost estimates as required from customer’s documents and also tracking of actual cost versus estimates for some customers along with Accounting department. This position will also work with Production regarding all tool testing, time studies of machines, and perishable tooling.

Essential Functions

• Create part programs using Cad Cam system for CNC lathe or mills
• Create internal drawings as needed using Cad system
• Establish time standards for processing parts throughout the facility
• Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient facility utilization
• Analyze end users data needs and develop user oriented solutions, which interface with existing applications
• Coordinate the review of specification, sign‑off process and procedures
• Coordinate all aspects of implementation and training to support new program/system
• Assist operations in the setup, testing and support of new programs and machining procedures
• Provide guidance to solving complex operations malfunctions and perform troubleshooting
• Prepare cost analysis in computer by capturing actual incurred versus estimates material, labor and outside processing costs
• Develop cost estimates from customer RFQ’s, drawings, and specifications
• Create and track all supporting documents needed for machining operations including travelers, set up sheets and process logs
• Help setup, debug, and optimize new jobs on machines
• Be responsible for tracking all R&D activity
• Be able to back up Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for Product Realization Reviews
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Marginal Functions

• Assist sales with development of new customers
• Attend various meetings as needed

Education And/or Experience

• Associates degree or higher; and minimum of 5 years of hands‑on machining experience
• Technical and computer skills required
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department
• Strong level of problem solving, organizational effectiveness and project management ability required