Manufacturing Engineer

Pacer Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group in South Bend, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Aerospace Wheel & Braking Systems Integrated Supply Chain team. This role supports manufacturing operations by improving equipment readiness, process reliability, and operational efficiency.

The selected candidate will become the process owner and SME for High Temperature Furnaces, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards while supporting continuous process improvement and operator training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Cause Identification and FMEA experience is required.
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems.
• Manufacturing process and equipment reliability experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process owner for High Temperature Furnaces, ensuring equipment readiness and manufacturing process compliance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support root cause investigations using FMEA methodologies.
• Record, monitor, and analyze process data to ensure product quality and specification compliance.
• Train, mentor, audit, and certify operators while ensuring adherence to work instructions and operational procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, equipment readiness, outage planning, and drive continuous process improvements across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment troubleshooting

FMEA experience

PLCs/DCS/HMI familiarity

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP/HOS

Job description

Duration: 6+ months (with possible extension or conversion to a full-time position)

Domain: Aerospace | Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $51.02/hr W2

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience
• Cause Identification and FMEA experience
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems
• Manufacturing process and equipment reliability experience

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of SAP/HOS
• Project management and analytical skills
• Facilities management or manufacturing experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Aerospace Wheel & Braking Systems Integrated Supply Chain team in South Bend, IN. This role supports manufacturing operations by improving equipment readiness, process reliability, and operational efficiency. The selected candidate will become the process owner and subject matter expert for High Temperature Furnaces, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards while supporting continuous process improvement and operator training.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the process owner for High Temperature Furnaces, ensuring equipment readiness and manufacturing process compliance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support root cause investigations using FMEA methodologies.
• Record, monitor, and analyze process data to ensure product quality and specification compliance.
• Train, mentor, audit, and certify operators while ensuring adherence to work instructions and operational procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, equipment readiness, outage planning, and drive continuous process improvements across manufacturing operations.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.