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Manufacturing Engineer
Akron, PA, US
Engineering
Associate Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
90k
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Engineering Services
First Shift (Day)
Akron, PA, US
90k
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Engineering Services
On-site
Engineering
Associate Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Manufacturing Engineer
- Location: Akron, PA
- Direct Hire (Onsite)
- Must work Without sponsorship
- Salary – 75k-90k (Depending on experience)
Primary Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cost, improving quality, and minimizing downtime. This role serves as a key technical problem-solver on the manufacturing floor, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Tooling, and Production teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturing-related issues and production disruptions
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Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and uptime
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Coordinate efforts between floor personnel, supervisors, engineers, and tooling teams
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Report project status, risks, and results to management
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Develop and maintain documentation including project plans, procedures, and final reports
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Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
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Support Engineering with technical documentation, application notes, and test reports
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Analyze test failures and support Process Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
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Assist Tooling with tool trials and evaluate production tooling requests
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Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment,
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Develop, maintain, and verify RF test programs, procedures, and calibration hardware
Qualifications
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Associate’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics (Bachelor’s preferred)
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5+ years of hands-on manufacturing process improvement experience
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Green Belt Six Sigma certification preferred
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Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement tools preferred
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Strong knowledge of machining practices, materials, and manufacturing processes
Technical Skills
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Proficient with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters)
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Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer preferred)
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
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Comfortable working with tight tolerances
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