Manufacturing Engineer, Ellwood (PA -2)

Job title: Manufacturing Engineer

Where: Irvine, PA

Post date: Sept. 23, 2025

Description of the role:

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

  • Develop manufacturing processes from customer drawings and specifications.

  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings.

Manufacturing and Operations:

  • Understand the crankshaft manufacturing process from forging through final shipment.

  • Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.

  • Work closely with production team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during manufacturing.

  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Quality Assurance:

  • Establish and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all crankshafts meet industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and customer specifications.

  • Perform inspections and testing of products, utilizing measuring tools and equipment.

  • Analyze data and prepare reports on product performance and quality metrics.

  • Engineering drawing reviews to meet manufacturing and quality standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate across departments including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety to achieve desired goals.

  • Communicate technical information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Project Management:

  • Participate in project planning, including scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline management.

  • Monitor project progress and report on key milestones and deliverables.

  • Work alongside teams internal and external to ELLWOOD to complete in a timely and effective manner.

Safety:

  • Demonstrate ability to work safely around heavy machinery and equipment.

  • Participate in efforts to maintain OSHA Star VPP status.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX).

  • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and machining techniques.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or on solo tasks.

  • Strong communication and project management skills.

  • Experience in heavy metal manufacturing is preferred.

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