Manufacturing Engineer

Karwell Technologies

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Commissioning, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Ergonomics, Facilities and Maintenance, Feasibility Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Line Balancing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Process Planning, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
Responsibilities:
  • Lead manufacturing process development from planning through production launch and ramp-up.
  • Develop work instructions, SOPs, process flows, standardized work, cycle time studies, and launch readiness documentation.
  • Support production line requirements, workstation concepts, tooling, fixtures, equipment interfaces, and process documentation.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
  • Support line layout, equipment placement, ergonomics, material presentation, capacity, and production flow improvements.
  • Participate in DFM/DFA reviews to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
  • Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP/PPAP, process validation, production trials, audits, and readiness reviews.
  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, process validation, run-at-rate, ramp-up stabilization, and operational handover.
  • Analyze OEE, cycle time, downtime, yield, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and throughput performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Evaluate supplier manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Launch, Process Development, Industrialization, or Manufacturing Operations Support.
  • Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and shop-floor execution.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Equipment, Controls, Facilities, and EHS.
Required Skills:
  • Manufacturing Process Development.
  • Production Launch & Ramp-up.
  • SOPs & Standardized Work.
  • Cycle Time Studies.
  • Line Balancing.
  • OEE Analysis.
  • PFMEA.
  • Control Plans.
  • APQP / PPAP.
  • Process Validation.
  • Lean Manufacturing.
  • Kaizen.
  • 5S.
  • VSM.
  • SMED.
  • Poka-Yoke.
  • Root Cause Analysis.
  • Material Flow.
  • PFEP.
  • Equipment Installation & Commissioning.
  • DFM / DFA.
  • Manufacturing Documentation.

About the Company

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Karwell Technologies