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
Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturing-related issues and production disruptions
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and uptime
Coordinate efforts between floor personnel, supervisors, engineers, and tooling teams
Report project status, risks, and results to management
Develop and maintain documentation including project plans, procedures, and final reports
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Support Engineering with technical documentation, application notes, and test reports
Analyze test failures and support Process Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
Assist Tooling with tool trials and evaluate production tooling requests
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment
Develop, maintain, and verify RF test programs, procedures, and calibration hardware
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics (Bachelor's preferred)
5+ years of hands-on manufacturing process improvement experience
Green Belt Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement tools preferred
Strong knowledge of machining practices, materials, and manufacturing processes
Technical Skills
Proficient with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters)
Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer preferred)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Comfortable working with tight tolerances