Manufacturing Process Engineer

The-Electric-Materials-Company; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting month 1

Paid time off and holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Electric Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design, document and optimize manufacturing processes across multiple product lines. You will lead validation, DOE projects, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure throughput, quality and cost targets are met.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence processes from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required
• Knowledge of validation principles and quality systems
• Experience with blueprint reading and 3-D modeling
• Ability to lead DOE and process improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design, document, evaluate and support manufacturing processes to facilitate throughput and quality
• Establish work instructions, FMEA, standard work, and control plans
• Design testing methods and validate finished goods
• Lead DOE initiatives and other process improvements
• Determine root causes using statistics and recommend changes
• Improve material flow and layout to optimize production
• Support production programs to minimize downtime and improve quality
• Act as technical advisor to stakeholders
• Prepare drawings and tools for manufacturing processes
• Support set-up and debugging for new applications
• Grow within the company
• Full benefits on the first of the month following hire

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Validation principles

3-D modeling

SolidWorks

FMEA

DOE

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Full Time Technical North East, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1459

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Highlights

• Only candidates with previous manufacturing experience will be considered
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and engineering design fundamentals
• Technical knowledge includes blueprint reading, 3-D Modeling utilizing Solidworks, creating engineering drawings, tooling and fixture design.
• Strong problem solving and innovative solutions
• Willingness to be subject matter expert for the respective manufacturing areas
• Must be resourceful, thorough, and decisive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Eager to go above and beyond what is set forth on the task
• Hands on approach; not afraid to get down and dirty
• Ability to work well within a team on new projects

Responsibilities

• Design, document, evaluate and support existing and new manufacturing processes to facilitate efficient production throughput and quality
• Establish effective and efficient manufacturing processes, work instructions, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), standard work documentation, and process control plans
• Design testing methods and test finished goods to establish standards and validation process requirements
• Lead efforts in the use of design of experiments (DOE) methodology and other process improvement tools
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
• Improve material flow and plan layout to optimize production efficiency, safety, quality, costs and remove waste throughout all processes
• Support existing production programs to minimize equipment down time, maximize resource productivity and improve quality
• Technical advisor for internal and external stakeholders which includes customers, suppliers and all internal departments
• Prepare processes, drawings and develop tools for manufacturing processes to generate or improve efficient production throughput
• Actively support production personnel in the set‑up and debugging process for new applications
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic company
• Full benefits on the first of the month following hire (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive salary, and 401k with company match

How would you like to improve machinery and process systems? We want engineers who can handle dynamic work environments and who know how to think outside of the box. We rely on our engineers in manufacturing to make our products to the highest of standards.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Meaningful work on Day 1

We produce high-quality products and need to do so on-time and at a low cost. We value your creativity and skill in analyzing and solving some big, meaningful problems. From the beginning, you will be leading projects that matter and guiding teams that will impact the production of electrical commutators, AC rotors, copper extrusions, forgings, and copper castings. Our manufacturing process engineers help us get things done!

We offer you:

• An impactful career path, with meaningful work from the beginning
• Continuous mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
• The opportunity to learn and work with the world-renowned technologies
• The chance to influence the production and quality of our leading products
• A diverse, multifaceted work environment passionate about safety and quality

We are seeking individuals with the following qualities:

• The ability to problem solve and collaborate in teams
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn new skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and analytical skills
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment with technicians and equipment

What will you do?

Where you work depends on several things. Manufacturing Process Engineers lead our efforts to identify and drive out losses through standards and system development. They support the daily activities of the production line and/or processing areas, and build long term capability into their area, systems, and technicians. Daily work could encompass any of the following:

• Identifying, prioritizing, analyzing, and eliminating losses and inefficiencies
• Creating fixtures, tooling, or work holding for manufacturing process
• Delivery and start‑up of new equipment, initiatives, and projects
• Collaborating with technical experts, other functions, and other manufacturing sites to create the best solutions
• Creating learning programs and coaching and training technicians
• Creating and improving standards to enable us to achieve the performance targets for the production line

You are a good fit here if you:

• Have a BS/MS degree in engineering. We prefer Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, though we may also consider other engineering.
• Are willing to travel on the job on occasion. It really depends on your position, but we want to make sure you are ok travelling for this job.
• Are willing to accept flexibility within your role.

ABOUT US:

Electric Materials is the leader in manufacturing high-quality copper forgings, extrusions, castings, electric commutator, and AC rotors. Products are sold around the world and service the data centers, electrical power, mining, transportation, military, and architectural markets.

We endeavor to ensure a strong culture of teamwork, high quality and delivering on our commitments. We take pride in everything we do. We will always act morally, ethically and legally to achieve results that are expected for our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community. We will focus relentlessly on ensuring:

• Nothing is more important than the safety and health of our people and our environment.
• We are compliant to all regulations and requirements.
• People are our most valuable assets. Through our people, we strive to continuously improve our processes, products and performance.
• Our customers never doubt the quality or integrity of our products. They get what they need when they need it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Electric Materials does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Electric Materials may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the qualifications of the individual.

Electric Materials participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.