Manufacturing Engineer

Panelmatic Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

401K with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO and personal development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for cost-effective production. You will work with production, quality, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement and support new product introductions.

The role requires a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, CAD and simulation tools, and excellent cross-functional communication to ensure quality and efficiency across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or electrical engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain to drive improvements.
• Support new product introductions, including process design and prototyping.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Leverage automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role partners with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and solve complex production challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to support new product introductions, including process design, prototyping, and validation.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize production lines.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, UL, or equivalent).
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and process optimization
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Effective collaboration and teamwork
• Project management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage ( employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years