Manufacturing Engineer - Process Excellence & Automation

Essentra-PLC-1; Erie (Erie County); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essentra is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and PM teams to implement innovative solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead projects to reduce changeover times, optimize toolings, equipment, and processes, and drive data-driven decisions that enhance plant performance and customer value.

Qualifikationen

• Manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Six Sigma certification or formal Lean Manufacturing training.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering-related project management experience.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and support tooling, fixtures, equipment, and mechanical components.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Partner with production teams to standardize processes, work instructions, and visual management systems.
• Drive projects focused on reducing changeover times, improving workflow, and maximizing equipment utilization.
• Support new product introductions, tooling projects, equipment installations, and manufacturing process development.
• Research and implement new materials, automation solutions, technologies, and manufacturing best practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process-related issues using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Lead capital and engineering projects from concept through implementation while working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

CAD software

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Six Sigma / Lean

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Essentra is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency across our manufacturing operations. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and PM teams to implement innovative solutions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead projects to reduce changeover times, optimize toolings, equipment, and processes, and drive data-driven decisions that enhance plant performance and customer value.