Manufacturing Engineer

Tusk Industrial; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusk Industrial is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes for fiberglass reinforced centrifugal pumps. You will drive standardization, efficiency, quality, and modernization across RTM and machine shop operations.

You will collaborate with production techs, supervisors, quality personnel, and engineering teams to optimize methods, create work instructions, and support CNC machining operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC machining and CAM programming.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, fixturing, and GD&T.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and solve technical problems.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, setup documentation, and visual standards.
• Develop standardized operating procedures for RTM and machining operations.
• Collaborate with technicians to improve molding processes, tooling utilization, resin flow, cure cycles, and part quality.
• Create, verify, and maintain CAM programs for CNC machining centers.
• Provide daily technical support to RTM and machining operations.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities related to quality issues.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CNC CAM programming

CAD/CAM software

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes used in the production of fiberglass reinforced centrifugal pumps. This role focuses on driving process standardization, efficiency improvements, quality enhancements, and manufacturing modernization across both the Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Machine Shop operations.

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with production technicians, supervisors, quality personnel, and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing methods, create and maintain work instructions, implement process improvements, and support new and existing CNC machining operations. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with a hands-on approach to problem solving on the production floor.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and cost savings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Develop and implement standardized manufacturing processes throughout the facility.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.

• Lead initiatives to improve process consistency and reduce variation throughout RTM and machining operations.

Work Instructions and Process Documentation

• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, setup documentation, and visual standards.
• Develop standardized operating procedures for RTM and machining operations.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation reflects current best practices and production requirements.
• Develop process maps, control plans, setup instructions, and operating standards that define critical manufacturing requirements.
• Work directly with experienced technicians and operators to document manufacturing knowledge that has historically been transferred through informal training and on-the-job experience.
• Drive documentation modernization efforts in support of operational excellence.
• Support the production of fiberglass reinforced pump components through optimization of RTM processes.
• Collaborate with technicians to improve molding processes, tooling utilization, resin flow, cure cycles, and part quality.
• Investigate and resolve molding defects and process variation.
• Assist with qualification and implementation of new tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods.

CNC Programming and Machining Support

• Create, verify, and maintain CAM programs for CNC machining centers.
• Support setup, prove-out, and validation of new CNC programs.
• Collaborate with machinists and technicians to troubleshoot machining issues and implement improvements.
• Manage program revisions and maintain manufacturing configuration control.
• Support the continued implementation and utilization of newly installed CNC equipment.

Production Support

• Provide daily technical support to RTM and machining operations.
• Work directly with technicians and operators to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Assist in introducing new products, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities related to quality issues.
• Support capacity planning and production readiness activities.

Safety and Quality

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company safety requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and process reviews.
• Drive error-proofing and process control initiatives to improve product consistency.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC machining and CAM programming.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, fixturing, and GD&T.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and solve technical problems.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and directly with manufacturing personnel.

Preferred

• Experience with fiberglass, composites, RTM, resin systems, or molded products.
• Experience in pump, rotating equipment, or industrial product manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Experience implementing process improvements in a mature manufacturing facility.
• Experience supporting CNC milling and multi-axis machining operations.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data management.