Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

JB Poindexter & Co. • New Morgan, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineer – Automation Support Location: Morgantown, PA Tactically managing the frontlines of machine automation! Your Impact: 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. What a Like: Day in Your Life Looks Like: 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. What You Bring to the Table: 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. Physical Demands: Step into the heart of our bustling manufacturing plant, where every move counts! You’ll stay active standing, walking, and using your hands to tackle hands-on tasks with precision. From lifting up to 35 pounds to bending, squatting, reaching high, or crawling into tight spots, no two days are the same. Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best: With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicle bodies to custom refrigerated bodies, we build it all — and we do it with passion and precision. See our story: A History of Morgan We offer: 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 Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation! What Drives Us at Morgan: At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall — they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation. We Celebrate People We recognize and value the individuals behind the build — the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day. We Lead with Integrity Doing the right thing isn’t optional — it’s how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision. We Deliver Results We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar — for ourselves and our customers. We Work with Passion We love what we build — and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors. Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you! At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind — regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us — from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond. Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs. #LI-JK1

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Welding, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational experience in design engineering principles and practices.
• Background in low-volume, high-complexity / model-mix production environments.
• Strong understanding of key manufacturing design elements.
• Familiarity with core manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Understanding manufacturing design tools, systems, and software.
• Working knowledge of Data Analysis, DOE, GD&T, FMEA, and DFM/DFA.
• Exceptional mechanical abilities and a focus on practical, efficient design.
• Strong manual dexterity with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Intermediate proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting/design software.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of robotic programming (FANUC) with proven, hands-on experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities and strong equipment troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail with strong time and task management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of ladder logic with the ability to troubleshoot control systems.
• Ability to define and specify automated manufacturing cells in detail.
• Strong understanding of production flow, layout efficiency, and plant optimization.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety policies within the work area and across the organization.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, resolves safety concerns, and develops clear process documentation.
• Conducts studies and analysis to improve equipment Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Identifies production bottlenecks and implements effective, data-driven solutions.
• Prepares and presents concept layouts, drawings, and technical visuals.
• Performs detailed diagnostics and creates comprehensive technical reports.
• Partners with multiple teams to increase production efficiency and solve operational challenges.
• Enhances labor utilization, space efficiency, and overall cost effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
• Establishes standardized equipment specifications and process best practices.
• Creates and documents training materials for Operators and Maintenance staff.
• Works with Maintenance teams to develop procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and spare parts lists.
• Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies equipment integrators and suppliers.
• Justifies, installs, tests, programs, trains, and successfully deploys equipment into full production.
• Coordinates with OEM technicians to remotely troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues during breakdowns.
• Able to work off-shifts or extended hours when required to troubleshoot and repair downed equipment.
• Willing to travel up to 25% across North America.
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees