Manufacturing Process Engineer I - Lean & Improvement

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood Group Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I for the Irvine Plant, with occasional assignments to Corry/Warren plants. The role focuses on manufacturing process development, standardizing work instructions, and leading cost and tooling quotes in coordination with sales.

You will use SolidWorks or NX for design support, drive LEAN improvements, and collaborate across engineering and shop floor teams to meet quality and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline (preferred Mechanical or Industrial engineering degree).
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed, and be self-driven.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process development and improvements
• Standardizing work instructions and detailed control plans for semi-finished and finished parts
• Manufacturing Evaluation and Optimization (Manufacturing Flow, Routings, Coordination with Tooling and Programming)
• LEAN coordination and implementation throughout facility, focusing on set-up reduction, tooling and fixturing
• Gage identification, procurement, design and implementation
• Facilitate the manufacturing design process, including design review and route review meetings
• Leading the contract review process for new item assessment and processing
• Working with sales to quote machining hours and tooling costs
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Solid Works

NX

Job description

Ellwood Group Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I for the Irvine Plant, with occasional assignments to Corry/Warren plants. The role focuses on manufacturing process development, standardizing work instructions, and leading cost and tooling quotes in coordination with sales.

You will use SolidWorks or NX for design support, drive LEAN improvements, and collaborate across engineering and shop floor teams to meet quality and schedule goals.