Manfuacturing Engineer I in West Chester,, Pennsylvania at Transwall

Position Description

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves the processes used to manufacture Transwall products. This position works closely with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability, quality, productivity, safety, and cost while supporting the successful introduction of new products into production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and work instructions.
• Review designs for manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Design tooling, fixtures, jigs, and other production aids.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material waste, setup time, and manufacturing cost.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support prototypes, new product launches, and transition from Engineering to production.
• Evaluate equipment, automation, and other manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process documentation, and standards.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Work directly with production employees to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, tolerances, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DFMA, Lean manufacturing, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working regularly on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in discrete, configure-to-order, or engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with aluminum, machining, fabrication, assembly, architectural products, or millwork is beneficial.