Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a Fortune 250 global manufacturing leader, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Erie, PA area operation. The company is well known for developing and supporting their engineers and a culture that values initiative, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving.

This is a 50/50 shop-floor and desk-based role for an engineer who enjoys working directly with operators, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, and designing practical solutions that improve how products are built.

Role Overview:

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• Take ownership of manufacturing and equipment issues on the shop floor
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• Work directly with operators and production teams to identify problems and develop practical solutions
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• Troubleshoot machines, automation, quality, and process issues
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• Support the design, modification, retrofit, and launch of manufacturing equipment and assembly cells
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• Use CAD to develop equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
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• Support automation systems and understand how equipment, controls, sensors, and other components work together
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• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and safety evaluations
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• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams on root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement
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Ideal Background:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
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• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
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• Experience with production equipment, machine design, tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, or automation
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• CAD experience; exposure to PLCs, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or sensors helpful
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• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and comfort working directly on the shop floor
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