Manufacturing Engineer
American Crane & Equipment Corporation
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Job summary
American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) on-site at Douglassville, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Engineering and Manufacturing, improve production flow, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement. You’ll work on custom crane systems with safety and quality at the forefront, spending time on the shop floor collaborating with multiple teams.
The role emphasizes hands-on shop involvement, process development, DFM, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or OEM manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturability.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, testing, and shipping.
- Design and maintain manufacturing routings for multiple product lines.
- Improve work cell layouts, material flow, and production methods.
- Support manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and establish production standards.
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Job description
Location: On-site only 531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518 (No remote work available)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00AM-4:30PM
Compensation: Competitive salary range $85,000 - $115,000+ based on experience, technical capability, education, and market data. Compensation level will align with demonstrated knowledge, applicable experience, and ability to contribute independently
At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we design, build, and service custom engineered lifting solutions used in critical industries where precision, safety, and reliability matter—and we invest in the people who make that possible.
We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving how things are built.
This role bridges Engineering and Manufacturing by developing smarter processes, improving production flow, reducing waste, supporting continuous improvement, and helping our teams manufacture highly customized crane systems safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.
If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating directly with production teams, and seeing your ideas become reality on the shop floor, you'll feel right at home here.
We hire people who show up, work hard, learn quickly, and take pride in what they do.
This is a highly collaborative manufacturing engineering role focused on improving how custom-engineered products move from design to production.
You'll spend time in both the office and on the manufacturing floor, partnering with Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Assembly, Quality, Shipping, and Operations to improve manufacturing methods, optimize production processes, and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
This is not a repetitive production engineering role.
Every project presents unique engineering challenges requiring creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.
- Enjoy solving manufacturing and process challenges
- Like balancing engineering analysis with hands‑on shop involvement
- Think critically about efficiency, quality, and safety
- Communicate well with both engineers and production employees
- Take ownership of projects and process improvements
- Continuously look for better ways of doing things
- Prefer working exclusively behind a computer
- Dislike spending time on the manufacturing floor
- Prefer repetitive engineering work with limited collaboration
- Avoid making decisions or driving process improvements
- Become frustrated by changing priorities in a custom manufacturing environment
- Learn ACECO manufacturing processes, products, and production workflow
- Build relationships across Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations
- Become familiar with manufacturing routings, ERP systems, and production standards
- Observe manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for improvement
- Begin supporting manufacturing process improvements and production initiatives
- Participate in engineering design reviews for manufacturability
- Develop manufacturing documentation, routings, and process improvements
- Support production teams with engineering problem-solving
- Independently manage manufacturing improvement projects
- Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process enhancements
- Support tooling, material handling, and production engineering activities
- Become a trusted engineering resource for manufacturing operations
No repetitive production lines. Every project brings unique engineering challenges and opportunities to innovate.
See your engineering decisions directly improve production, quality, safety, and efficiency.
Partner daily with Design Engineering, Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, process optimization, and manufacturing innovation across the organization.
Join an established manufacturer investing in operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and future growth.
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, testing, and shipping
- Design and maintain manufacturing routings for multiple product lines
- Improve work cell layouts, material flow, and production methods
- Support manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle
- Participate in engineering design reviews
- Recommend design improvements that increase manufacturability and reduce production costs
- Support labor estimating, process planning, and make‑versus‑buy decisions
- Collaborate on engineering revisions that improve production efficiency
- Support fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, testing, and quality teams
- Develop engineered rigging plans and material handling methods
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) planning
- Coordinate outsourced manufacturing activities where appropriate
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Conduct time studies and establish production standards
- Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency
- Develop manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support ERP implementation and process improvements
- Maintain manufacturing routings, BOMs, and production documentation
- Standardize manufacturing workflows and engineering documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred
- 3-5 years of experience supporting heavy industrial manufacturing, fabricated steel, overhead cranes, industrial equipment, OEM manufacturing, custom engineered products, or similar environments strongly preferred
- Experience supporting fabrication, machining, welding, and large equipment assembly
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and material handling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and production documentation
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
- ERP system experience
- CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent) preferred
- Strong analytical and project coordination skills
- Ownership mindset
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Continuous improvement mentality
- Organized and self‑directed
- Alignment with ACECO values: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT
This role requires availability to work full‑time on‑site Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.
Candidates should be located within a reasonable daily commuting distance of:
531 Old Swede Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
If relocation is necessary, the selected candidate must relocate prior to their start date. American Crane & Equipment Corporation does not provide relocation assistance for this position.
- Ownership and accountability for their work
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Reliability, professionalism, and follow‑through
- A commitment to safety and quality
- A willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve
- Alignment with ACECO's values of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT
At ACECO, we invest in engineers who improve processes, solve problems, and help build world‑class manufacturing operations.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover
- 10 paid company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to lead meaningful manufacturing improvements
- High visibility across Engineering and Operations
- Long‑term career growth within a growing manufacturing organization
Every application is reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We do not rely on automated screening tools.
We encourage applicants to tailor their resume to accurately reflect their experience and the responsibilities of this position.
We focus on candidates who demonstrate ownership, reliability, and attention to detail throughout the application process.
Qualified candidates typically hear from us within a few business days depending on applicant volume.
During the interview process, candidates should be prepared to discuss the projects, accomplishments, and experiences reflected on their resume in detail. We will ask follow‑up questions to better understand their technical experience, decision‑making process, and individual contributions.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.
- Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I‑9)
- Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
- Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.
Full‑time | On‑site
M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM
531 Old Swede Road Douglassville PA 19518
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