Manufacturing Engineer

System One, Inc.; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site, direct-hire role with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience. The role involves troubleshooting molding machines, tooling, and processes; supporting NPI with design-for-manufacturability input; leading continuous improvement; planning ergonomic work cell layouts; and collaborating with Engineering during project handoffs to

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting molding machines, tooling, and processes.
• Familiarity with lean methods, SMED, and work cell layout.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and standard methods of work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, process, and interrelated problems that arise during production runs.
• Represent manufacturing on new product introduction and development teams, providing design-for-manufacturability input to support smooth project launches.
• Recommend, join, and carry out continuous improvement projects aligned with business goals.
• Help plan work cell layouts using ergonomic principles and lean tools to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Apply machine, process, and material expertise to investigate customer complaints and implement preventive actions.
• Work alongside Engineering during project development to support equipment operation and maintenance, and assist with the handoff from Engineering to Operations.
• Train production staff on setup and operation of new equipment and cell automation.
• Coordinate changes to tooling and auxiliary equipment to improve the molding process or meet customer product specifications.
• Validate processes against customer and internal requirements.
• Maintain project documentation in line with current internal specifications and procedures.
• Gather customer requirements by working directly with customer representatives.
• Lead initiatives in cycle time optimization, scrap reduction, red tag prevention, lean direct labor reduction, and SMED to free up capacity.
• Manage customer-driven projects, quantifying each project and its PO value for technical services.
• Handle special projects and other manufacturing, engineering, and estimating tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lean methods

SMED

Work cell layout

Process control

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Latrobe, PA

Type: Direct-Hire

Compensation: $80,000.00-$90,000.00

Work Model: On-site

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, process, and interrelated problems that arise during production runs

• Represent manufacturing on new product introduction and development teams, providing design-for-manufacturability input to support smooth project launches

• Recommend, join, and carry out continuous improvement projects aligned with business goals

• Help plan work cell layouts using ergonomic principles and lean tools to improve workflow and efficiency

• Apply machine, process, and material expertise to investigate customer complaints and implement preventive actions

• Work alongside Engineering during project development to support equipment operation and maintenance, and assist with the handoff from Engineering to Operations

• Train production staff on setup and operation of new equipment and cell automation

• Coordinate changes to tooling and auxiliary equipment to improve the molding process or meet customer product specifications

• Validate processes against customer and internal requirements

• Maintain project documentation in line with current internal specifications and procedures

• Gather customer requirements by working directly with customer representatives

• Lead initiatives in cycle time optimization, scrap reduction, red tag prevention, lean direct labor reduction, and SMED to free up capacity

• Manage customer-driven projects, quantifying each project and its PO value for technical services

• Handle special projects and other manufacturing, engineering, and estimating tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• Working knowledge of injection molding, process control, machine capability, mold capability, material processing, and auxiliary equipment operation

• Experience troubleshooting molding machines, tooling, and processes

• Familiarity with lean methods, SMED, and work cell layout

• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and standard methods of work

• College degree or equivalent experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.