Manufacturing Engineer

360 Recruiter Accelerator; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune 250 global manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Erie, PA area operation. This role blends hands-on shop-floor work with desk-based tasks to troubleshoot equipment and design practical improvements that enhance how products are built.

You will collaborate with operators, production teams, maintenance, and engineering to address issues, implement solutions, and document processes and safety evaluations. A strong CAD/automation background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with production equipment, machine design, tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, or automation.
• CAD experience; exposure to PLCs, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or sensors.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of manufacturing and equipment issues on the shop floor.
• Work with operators and production teams to identify problems and solutions.
• Troubleshoot machines, automation, quality, and process issues.
• Support design, modification, retrofit, and launch of equipment and cells.
• Use CAD to develop equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements.
• Support automation systems and understand how components work together.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and safety evaluations.
• Partner with teams on root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor的 degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLCs

Robotics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Sensors

Job description

Our client, a Fortune 250 global manufacturing leader, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Erie, PA area operation. The company is well known for developing and supporting their engineers and a culture that values initiative, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving.

This is a 50/50 shop-floor and desk-based role for an engineer who enjoys working directly with operators, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, and designing practical solutions that improve how products are built.

Role Overview:

• Take ownership of manufacturing and equipment issues on the shop floor
• Work directly with operators and production teams to identify problems and develop practical solutions
• Troubleshoot machines, automation, quality, and process issues
• Support the design, modification, retrofit, and launch of manufacturing equipment and assembly cells
• Use CAD to develop equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
• Support automation systems and understand how equipment, controls, sensors, and other components work together
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and safety evaluations
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams on root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with production equipment, machine design, tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, or automation
• CAD experience; exposure to PLCs, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or sensors helpful
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and comfort working directly on the shop floor