Manufacturing Engineer

CAI • Mount Joy, PA

10d • $55 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

CAI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead cross-functional engineering projects and optimize manufacturing systems. This full-time, on-site position is based in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. The role combines project management with electrical engineering and industrial automation work, including capital equipment implementations, automated manufacturing equipment design, commissioning, and continuous improvement. The engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and integrators; serve as a subject matter expert in electrical manufacturing and automation; and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a strong electrical or automation focus.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or capital equipment implementations.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial networks, motion control, and electrical system design.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical leadership and project ownership mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Results-driven approach and high attention to detail.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to conduct repetitive computer tasks using a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
• Ability to communicate with customers and team members by phone and in person.
• Ability to perform sedentary work, remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional movement around the office for meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Lean or Six Sigma methodology experience.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and execution.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, vendors, and integrators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead capital equipment projects, including specification development, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage issues to minimize production and schedule impacts.
• Track and report project progress, milestones, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Lead design reviews, technical reviews, and project status meetings.
• Maintain documentation and change management, and follow internal engineering and quality processes.
• Design, develop, and optimize electrical systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including control panels, wiring architectures, and power distribution.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Integrate and debug motion control systems, sensors, and embedded systems.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Lead electrical validation, commissioning, and factory acceptance testing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Develop process documentation, FMEAs, and control plans.
• Analyze production data to improve process capability.
• Oversee the integration and optimization of robotic and automated assembly systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on system upgrades and new deployments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical manufacturing and automation systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions, including 8D and RCA.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation, schematics, and project records.
• Provide regular updates on project and process performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement account
• May be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level