Process Engineer

About the role

A Process Engineer is needed to join Trueline's client's engineering team in Erie, PA. The role involves hands-on manufacturing engineering tasks within a large-scale forged aluminum operation.

Responsibilities

• Solve manufacturing and process engineering problems directly on the production floor
• Develop stable, repeatable manufacturing processes supported by production data and engineering analysis
• Lead engineering projects from initial specifications and quotations through vendor selection, design, installation, commissioning, and production startup
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, scrap, waste, and manufacturing costs while improving quality and throughput
• Prepare capital expenditure requests with supporting technical analysis, cost justification, and project requirements
• Improve existing manufacturing processes through equipment modifications, tooling redesign, and process changes
• Develop process improvements using Mastercam and other 3-D modeling and engineering applications
• Support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and manufacturing automation in partnership with controls and maintenance resources
• Design fixtures and tooling for new products and support procurement of new or redesigned tooling
• Partner with Quality Engineering to maintain process capability and stability
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and define the processes required to successfully produce them
• Research and introduce new manufacturing technologies that increase plant capability
• Help train plant personnel and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing equipment and processes
• Practical knowledge of one or more relevant manufacturing processes such as forging, spin-forming, heat treating, CNC machining, coating, or paint applications
• Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes using data and measurable performance indicators
• Ability to manage engineering projects involving equipment, tooling, vendors, installation, and startup
• Working understanding of PLC controls, robotics, and industrial automation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership
• Comfortable working regularly on the manufacturing floor in an onsite plant environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Must have 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment
• Must have hands-on experience supporting manufacturing equipment and processes
• Must have practical knowledge of one or more relevant manufacturing processes such as forging, spin-forming, heat treating, CNC machining, coating, or paint applications
• Must have demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes using data and measurable performance indicators
• Must be able to manage engineering projects involving equipment, tooling, vendors, installation, and startup
• Must have a working understanding of PLC controls, robotics, and industrial automation
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership
• Must be comfortable working regularly on the manufacturing floor in an onsite plant environment

Skills

• Mastercam experience
• Forging or spin-forming experience
• Heat treatment experience
• Advanced CNC machining knowledge
• Robotics and automation experience
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949 quality systems
• Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000-$115,000 annually, depending on experience
• Opportunity to own significant manufacturing and capital improvement projects
• Exposure to sophisticated forging, machining, heat treatment, coating, robotics, and automation technologies
• Onsite engineering role where you can directly see the results of your work
• Medical coverage with PPO and HSA-compatible plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company HSA contributions and additional matching opportunity for eligible plan participants
• 401(k) with company matching opportunity
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid disability benefits for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program and financial wellness resources
• Participation in a broad-based employee ownership program at no personal cost
• Opportunity to join a manufacturing organization investing in technology, capacity, and continuous improvement

Pay

$100,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position