Manufacturing Engineer I [82841]

Onward Search; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I for their Lancaster, PA team. This onsite role focuses on hands-on support for process improvement, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and capital projects in a food and beverage manufacturing setting, with priority on first shift.

The candidate will develop standards, analyze processes, lead CI initiatives, investigate failures, and support facility upgrades on the production floor in Lancaster, PA. Travel is not specifically noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and supporting process improvements.
• Knowledge of automated systems such as PLCs, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the production floor onsite in Lancaster, PA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish operational standards to enhance safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to pinpoint and implement optimization opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production activities.
• Investigate equipment and process failures using structured analysis techniques.
• Support and coordinate capital equipment projects and facility upgrades.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to join their Lancaster, PA team. This role involves hands‑on support for process improvement, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and capital projects in a food and beverage manufacturing setting. The position is onsite, primarily during the first shift.

Manufacturing Engineer I Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish operational standards to enhance safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to pinpoint and implement optimization opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production activities.
• Investigate equipment and process failures using structured analysis techniques.
• Support and coordinate capital equipment projects and facility upgrades.

Manufacturing Engineer I Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and supporting process improvements.
• Knowledge of automated systems such as PLCs, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the production floor onsite in Lancaster, PA.