- Field
- Manufacturing and process engineering
- Location
- Johnstown, PA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $110k to $160k
About the role
We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team - someone who can bring ideas to life, optimize processes, and ensure every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. In this role, you'll lead cross-functional projects that connect design, production, and quality, helping our customers build technology that powers industries from medical and industrial to defense and communications.
What you would own
- Partner with design, SMT, and production teams to resolve process and technical challenges.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans that align with business goals.
- Communicate progress and updates to internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Supervise or mentor project team members to promote accountability and collaboration.
- Process & Production Engineering Plan and optimize manufacturing methods and production sequences for PCB assembly, soldering, and testing.
- Review specifications, work orders, and schedules to identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyze production data to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Apply Lean, Kaizen, and 5S principles to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Develop process documentation, time studies, and labor standards for improved resource use.
- Design & Technical Engineering Perform engineering calculations to establish design, assembly, and testing standards.
- Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM) activities.
- Review and update technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly specifications.
- Troubleshoot design, materials, or process issues and recommend improvements.
- Partner with design engineers to enhance product quality, yield, and manufacturability.
- Quality & Compliance Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Inspect assemblies and installations for adherence to safety, design, and environmental standards.
- Support audits and maintain documentation for process validation and control.
- Uphold 5S workplace organization and continuous improvement practices.
- Cost Analysis & Continuous Improvement Estimate labor, material, and tooling costs for projects and process changes.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through improved process design or automation.
- Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce cycle time and enhance yield.
- Participate in capital project planning for new equipment and technology upgrades.
- Technical Systems & Programming Program and maintain software for automated production and test equipment (SMT, AOI, ICT).
- Troubleshoot and optimize programs to ensure quality and efficiency.
What they are looking for
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment required.
- Strong knowledge of SMT processes, PCB assembly, and manufacturing standards.
What they offer
- We have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues.
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP) Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability.
- 401(k) with company match 9/80.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.