Process Engineer

Confidential; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential manufactures and maintains lamination assembly lines, focusing on lean principles and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer supports line planning, process development, issue resolution, and safety improvements to drive quality and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes trouble-shooting, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership to sustain reliable production and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production processes, equipment, or industrial engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, and sequence manufacturing and material-handling operations using lean principles.
• Develop and improve production processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify equipment design needs and adapt equipment to plant conditions and production requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality, equipment, and build issues; implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot product, process, and machine difficulties to minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen process consistency.
• Research, benchmark, and maintain safe work practices throughout supported areas.
• Prepare capital improvement requests with cost justifications and supporting documentation.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to support priorities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of new and existing production lines within the Lamination Assembly Department. This role supports manufacturing line planning and process development, resolves production and quality issues, and drives lean initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performance. The position is critical to maintaining efficient, reliable production operations and supporting future capital and process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, layout, and sequencing of manufacturing, testing, and material-handling operations using lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop, maintain, and improve production processes, procedures, and workflows for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Identify machine and equipment design needs and adapt equipment to accommodate plant conditions and production requirements.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis for quality, equipment, and build issues; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot product, process, and machine difficulties to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions for assigned production areas.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen process consistency.
• Research, benchmark, introduce, and maintain safe work practices throughout supported areas.
• Prepare capital improvement requests, including cost justifications and supporting documentation.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to support operational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production equipment, process improvement, or industrial engineering activities preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work full-time onsite in Tipton, Pennsylvania.
• Ability to support production needs and respond to manufacturing, equipment, and quality issues as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process flow, production layout, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop practical corrective actions.
• Ability to write and maintain clear Standard Work Instructions and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Experience with capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, or manufacturing line development.
• Experience in a high-volume or assembly-based manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve production efficiency.
• Ability to lead improvement initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.