Manufacturing Engineer I

WCL Group; Findlay Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Findlay Township, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and drive efficiency on-site. The role focuses on analyzing workflows, implementing improvements, and supporting production teams to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Responsible for designing systems, supervising automation initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, quality, and supply chain. 1-year contract with potential extension or conversion to full-time employment, 7am-3:30pm, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing/process engineering or production management.
• Proficiency with CAD software and 3D CAD design; familiarity with simulation tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to lead and train teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Design and implement new systems and tools, including automation and robotics, to streamline operations.
• Conduct time and motion studies, simulations, and capacity analyses to identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI, prototyping, and scale-ups.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot equipment, deviations, and defects; drive CAPAs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D CAD design

Simulation tools

Manufacturing software

Materials science

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you'll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that is driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

LOCATION

Findlay Township, PA 15126

COMPENSATION

$36-$42 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm 100% on-site

CONTRACT TERM

1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

In person with site tour, panel with 2 team members, 1 round

POSITION OVERVIEW - Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing production processes, improving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring product quality within a manufacturing facility. This position involves analyzing production workflows, implementing process improvements, and providing technical support to production teams to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and achieve operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and workflows to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Design and implement new manufacturing systems, equipment, and tools, including automation and robotics solutions, to streamline production operations, increase throughput, and reduce labor costs, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.


• Conduct time and motion studies, process simulations, and capacity analyses to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in production lines, workstations, and assembly processes, and propose solutions to address identified issues.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to support new product introductions (NPI), prototype development, and manufacturing scale-ups, and ensure smooth transition from design to production.


• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production teams, maintenance technicians, and operators to resolve equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality issues, and implement corrective actions and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.


• Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) and failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs) to investigate production failures, nonconformances, and defects, and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve process reliability and product quality.


• Design and develop manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for production personnel, and provide training and coaching to operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, and technologies.


• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), production metrics, and quality metrics to track performance trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational targets and objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.


• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production management, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience in process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.


• Proficiency in manufacturing software tools, computer-aided design (CAD) software, including 3D CAD design, and simulation tools, along with strong computer skills, and familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes, machining techniques, assembly methods, and materials science.


• Ability to interpret elementary diagrams and create schematics and cabinet models.


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies, with experience in technical problem solving and Lean techniques.


• Experience with process documentation and standard work instructions.


• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex production systems, identify improvement opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.


• Strong leadership skills.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, build positive working relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Professional Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for liaising with subcontractors, client representatives, and internal field staff.


• Ability to work in a team under project deadline pressure, and to work well under pressure.


• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing projects to meet deadlines, manage resources, and achieve project objectives, and ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


• Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to handle multiple "urgent" requests simultaneously without losing track of routine reporting deadlines.


• Document Control Proficiency: Strong understanding of how to manage drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs, and how to ensure everyone is working from the latest revision.


• Data Integrity & Filing: Ability to maintain both digital and physical filing systems so that information is retrievable during an audit or a dispute.


• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, specifically: o Excel: Tracking timesheets, site materials, and purchase card reconciliations. o Word: Drafting professional meeting minutes, safety bulletins, and formal correspondence.


• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards, and ability to ensure that manufacturing processes and operations adhere to relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices.


• Safety Awareness: A proactive attitude toward safety, including an understanding of the importance of PPE, safety induction records, and site compliance (Safety Officer experience not required).


• Continuous improvement mindset, willingness to embrace change, and desire to drive innovation and excellence in manufacturing operations through the implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.