Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

JB Poindexter & Co • Morgantown, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Your programming expertise is key to keeping truck bodies rolling off the line and onto the road faster than ever. You’ll support and optimize automated equipment programs that drive precision fabrication, ensuring every truck body part is made with speed, accuracy, and reliability. Partnering closely with production and maintenance teams, you’ll troubleshoot issues quickly, implement software and program upgrades, and streamline automation workflows—minimizing downtime and maximizing output. Your work directly fuels the fast, efficient delivery of quality truck bodies to customers, making an impact every mile of the way.

Requirements

• Educational Requirements: BS in Manufacturing, Welding, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Design Engineering Basics: Foundational experience in design engineering principles and practices.
• Manufacturing Environment Experience: Background in low-volume, high-complexity / model-mix production environments.
• Design Elements Knowledge: Strong understanding of key manufacturing design elements.
• Process Understanding: Familiarity with core manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Design Tools Proficiency: Understanding manufacturing design tools, systems, and software.
• Engineering Principles: Working knowledge of Data Analysis, DOE, GD&T, FMEA, and DFM/DFA.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Exceptional mechanical abilities and a focus on practical, efficient design.
• Hands-On Skill: Strong manual dexterity with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Drafting & CAD Skills: Intermediate proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting/design software.
• Digital Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Robotics Experience: Solid understanding of robotic programming (FANUC) with proven, hands-on experience.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical abilities and strong equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Detail Orientation: High attention to detail with strong time and task management capabilities.
• Innovation & Creativity: Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Controls Knowledge: Understanding of ladder logic with the ability to troubleshoot control systems.
• Automation Specification: Ability to define and specify automated manufacturing cells in detail.
• Manufacturing Flow Expertise: Strong understanding of production flow, layout efficiency, and plant optimization.

Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Adheres to all safety policies within the work area and across the organization.
• Operational Support: Troubleshoots equipment issues, resolves safety concerns, and develops clear process documentation.
• OEE Optimization: Conducts studies and analysis to improve equipment Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Efficiency Improvement: Identifies production bottlenecks and implements effective, data-driven solutions.
• Design & Layout Development: Prepares and presents concept layouts, drawings, and technical visuals.
• System Diagnostics: Performs detailed diagnostics and creates comprehensive technical reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with multiple teams to increase production efficiency and solve operational challenges.
• Process Optimization: Enhances labor utilization, space efficiency, and overall cost effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
• Standardization: Establishes standardized equipment specifications and process best practices.
• Training Development: Creates and documents training materials for Operators and Maintenance staff.
• Maintenance Partnership: Works with Maintenance teams to develop procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and spare parts lists.
• Supplier Management: Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies equipment integrators and suppliers.
• Equipment Implementation: Justifies, installs, tests, programs, trains, and successfully deploys equipment into full production.
• OEM Communication: Coordinates with OEM technicians to remotely troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues during breakdowns.
• Flexibility & Availability: Able to work off-shifts or extended hours when required to troubleshoot and repair downed equipment.
• Travel Readiness: Willing to travel up to 25% across North America.
• Continuous Improvement: Performs other CI responsibilities as assigned to support ongoing operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
• 401(k) with company match — because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time — we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees