Manufacturing Process Engineer

360 Recruiter Accelerator; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune 250 global manufacturing leader in the Erie, PA area is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role focuses on solving manufacturing problems, improving processes, and owning equipment and automation projects.

You will lead process improvements, troubleshoot production and quality issues, and support new machines and line launches while collaborating with operators, quality, and engineering teams. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing/process engineering or related experience.
• Experience with automation, machine design, or manufacturing process improvement.
• CAD experience; exposure to PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support manufacturing process and equipment improvements.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues.
• Support new machines, automation, and assembly cell launches.
• Work with CAD, machine design, and process documentation.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams on root-cause problem solving.
• Train operators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLCs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Our client, a Fortune 250 global manufacturing leader, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its Erie, PA area operation. The company is well known for developing and promoting from within and for a culture that values initiative and teamwork.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of equipment and automation projects.

Role Overview:

• Lead and support manufacturing process and equipment improvements
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues
• Support new machines, automation, and assembly cell launches
• Work with CAD, machine design, and process documentation
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams on root-cause problem solving
• Train operators and support continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of manufacturing/process engineering or related experience
• Experience with automation, machine design, or manufacturing process improvement
• CAD experience; exposure to PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics helpful
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working directly with operators and production teams