Manufacturing Engineer

PBE Group; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PBE Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Virginia to optimize production, standardize work, and reduce costs. You will collaborate with design engineering on planning, designing tools and equipment, and improving manufacturing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, with strong planning, CAD drawing abilities, and solid communication skills. Experience in manufacturing environments is beneficial, with opportunities to enhance efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related).
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to create clear drawings and assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, or reports.
• Develop structural designs using CAD or drafting tools.
• Design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products and processes.
• Specify system components to meet design and performance specs.
• Apply statistical methods to determine manufacturing processes and standards.
• Coordinate quality control to maximize reliability and reduce costs.
• Layout equipment, materials and workspace for maximum efficiency (CAD).
• Communicate production and design standards with management and teams.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Communication

multitasking

Manufacturing knowledge

Drawing/GA drawing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

Spreadsheet proficiency

Statistical software

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for working with manufacturing operations to optimize production, create standardized work, increase efficiencies and reduce costs.The Manufacturing Engineer will also work with the design engineering team performing engineering duties in planning, designing tools and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Develop the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Responsible for applying statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes and production standards.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Design layout pf equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using CAD.
• Communicate with management and team assemblers to develop production and design standards.
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure accuracy pf engineering drawing and documentation or production problems.

Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related fields.
• Manufacturing work experience helpful but not required.

Capabilities/Skills:

• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong multitasking skills, comfortable working on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Ability to create clear and concise drawings and assembling instructions.
• Strong computer experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and statistical software.
• Self-disciplined individual with strong work ethic.
• Ability to identify problems and offer real world resolutions within constrained timelines.

Physical Demands

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 25 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and scope of work performed by employees within this role. This description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for this role. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background screening, drug testing, and verification of identity and employment eligibility. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and must satisfy all E-Verify requirements.