Manufacturing Engineer

New Pig Corporation • Duncansville, PA

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About The Position

New Pig is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and improve production efficiency at its Duncansville, Pennsylvania facility. The role supports the introduction of new products, develops efficient workflows, and leads recommendations and implementation for capital equipment. The engineer works with Design Engineering, management, scheduling teams, and external vendors to create scalable manufacturing systems, resolve production challenges, and support effective facility operations. The position also champions lean manufacturing and adheres to New Pig’s safety, environmental, and quality standards. Additional duties may be assigned as needed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or at least 5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, such as 5S, Standard Work, PSP, SMED, VRK, OEE, and TPM.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or similar 2D/3D drafting software.
• Self-starter mentality.
• Strong autonomous problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing equipment, and collaborating with external vendors.
• Develop solutions to production bottlenecks to reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow to design efficient plant layouts.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to optimize product designs for efficient, scalable manufacturing.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related operational costs to inform leadership decisions.
• Plan, define, and implement manufacturing systems for new product introductions.
• Coordinate with management and scheduling teams on plant capabilities and production schedules.
• Maintain, analyze, and summarize product and process reports to identify actionable manufacturing trends.
• Maintain factory uptime through hands-on daily problem-solving and independently prioritize and reprioritize urgent tasks.
• Champion and support lean manufacturing implementation efforts across the facility.
• Adhere to New Pig’s safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time