Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, optimization and installation of manufacturing processes and equipment for high-volume production.

The role focuses on developing tooling, process layouts, and production specifications to ensure efficiency and quality on site. Responsibilities include safety and policy adherence, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating documentation, and reducing costs through improved processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology (required).
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer (required).
• U.S. Person due to ITAR compliance (required).
• Precision manufacturing experience or exposure (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follows and supports safety, quality and company policies.
• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation (engineering drawings, BOM, production specifications, routings).
• Designs and directs installation of mechanical or electromechanical products or plant systems.
• Designs tooling and fixtures for production processes.
• Directs and coordinates acquisition and installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Coordinates preparation of documentation to meet project requirements.
• Analyzes product and equipment specs to determine producible characteristics.
• Provides technical information on manufacturing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages/limitations.
• Develops operating procedures and resolves system malfunctions; tests new applications.
• Resolves design problems related to material characteristics and costs.
• Coordinates engineering activities for equipment procurement, installation and calibration.
• Develops equipment specs, cost analyses, and integration proposals; prepares layouts and schematics.
• Creates detail CAD drawings for parts fabrication; writes programs for equipment; develops tooling designs and CNC programs.
• Plans experimental tests under operational conditions to test process proposals.
• Analyzes workflow, layout, and production data to optimize resources and costs.
• Mentors MEI, MEII and MEIII; acts as backup for Operations Director for MEs.
• Performs special projects as directed.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Optimization

Project Leadership

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD/CAM

GD&T

CNC Programming

SPC

Job description

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for establishing and coordinating the implementation of effective and economical methods for manufacturing operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows and supports all of the Company’s safety, quality and company policies.
• Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation such as engineering drawings, BOM, production specifications and routings, to ensure product and process requirements are met.
• Designs and directs installation of mechanical or electromechanical products or plant systems.
• Designs tooling and fixtures for production processes.
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in acquisition and installation of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Coordinates preparation of project documentation such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules to ensure project requirements are met.
• Independently analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine product characteristics which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing equipment and methods.
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
• Confers with operating personnel to create and implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions. Develops models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications of system components and recommends implementation of improved procedures.
• Confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Coordinates engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of equipment, and control devices required to support the production process.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposal for integrating machinery and equipment into manufacturing process. Prepares or directs preparation of process layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Complete detail drawings utilizing current CAD technologies to request parts fabrication by machine shops. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to write operating programs for equipment, to develop tooling designs and CNC programs for unique one of kind processes.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs under operational conditions to investigate process proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors.
• Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Mentors and develops MEI, MEII and MEIII.
• Acts as back up for Operations Director for MEs when Operations Director is out of office.
• Performs special projects as directed.

Additional Duties

• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience working as manufacturing engineer.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR Compliance.
• Precision manufacturing experience or exposure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competent with reviewing, editing and creating Manufacturing Engineering Operations Processes (MEOPs).
• Requires strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems required.
• SPC experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T, heat treat processes.
• Experience working with various metals.
• CNC controls and programming are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to plant management and executive management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications.
• Ability to reduce cost through better manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to do time studies.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Regular on-site presence at Hanover, PA location.
• Work is performed in an office environment while supporting manufacturing and industrial environment.

Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement

This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Polymer Concepts Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.