Drive Manufacturing Innovation, Efficiency, and Operational Excellence
Location: Imperial, PA | 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Pay Rate: $43.29/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to support a leading organization at the forefront of advanced energy technology. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence manufacturing performance by developing smarter processes, improving production efficiency, and implementing solutions that enhance quality, reliability, and throughput.
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across multiple disciplines, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact while advancing your career in a highly technical production environment.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource supporting production operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading efforts to improve manufacturing processes, reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and enhance product quality.
Applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies to eliminate waste and improve performance.
Designing and implementing new manufacturing systems, tooling, equipment, automation, and process improvements.
Conducting time studies, capacity analyses, workflow evaluations, and process simulations to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Supporting new product introductions, proto@type builds, and production scale-up activities in collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams.
Troubleshooting manufacturing issues and providing technical support to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
Performing root cause investigations and developing corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability.
Developing and maintaining standard work instructions, process documentation, manufacturing procedures, and training materials.
Monitoring production KPIs, quality metrics, and operational performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Managing multiple engineering projects while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and business objectives are achieved.
Promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and production systems.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering design tools.
Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, and standard work instructions.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and technical schematics.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or similar professional certifications.
Experience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems.
Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, or similar CAD platforms.
Knowledge of manufacturing layouts, equipment integration, and process design.
Experience conducting FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA investigations.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
Experience generating Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and manufacturing records.
Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, or ISO engineering standards.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a manufacturing engineering role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing while working alongside talented professionals on high-impact projects.
When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to:
Influence manufacturing strategies that support cutting-edge energy technologies.
Lead meaningful process improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.
Work with advanced manufacturing equipment, engineering tools, and automation technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.
Expand your technical expertise while developing leadership and project management skills.
Join a workplace culture built on innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ready to Engineer What's Next?
If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and solving complex production challenges, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial to help drive innovation, improve manufacturing performance, and support the technologies powering tomorrow's world.
Pay Details: $43.29 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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