Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

This position offers the opportunity to utilize project management and technical skills to drive continuous improvement and support the production floor. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and possess strong communication skills. The role involves technology integration, cost improvements, equipment utilization, quality improvements, new product introduction, and ensuring a safe work environment. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the value stream to increase throughput and improve efficiencies through effective layout that maximizes flow and reduces handling.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

• Integrate technology to improve production processes.

• Implement cost and quality improvements.

• Support new product introductions and ensure a safe work environment.

• Enhance value stream to increase throughput and efficiency.

• Collaborate with teams on lean initiatives and preventive action planning.

• Conduct root cause analysis and Poka Yoke.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing support experience.

• PLC Programming and troubleshooting exposure.

• Strong CAD experience, particularly with Inventor.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Six Sigma knowledge.

• Proficiency in process improvement and lean manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/Operations with two years' experience, or over five years of Manufacturing/Process engineering experience.

• Desired fabrication experience.

• Knowledge of quality systems, including PPAP, FMEA, APQP, SPC, and Control plans.

• Industrial experience with metal fabrication, welding, machining, and heavy equipment manufacturing preferred.

Work Environment

The role is within a manufacturing company where the individual will spend equal time on the production floor and with the Quality Team, with a potential routine split of 60/40 or 70/30. The dress code includes khaki and polo or jeans and polo. The team consists of 4-5 members, with start times between 6:30 am to 7:00 am. The typical workday is longer than eight hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bedford, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

MEC - Officially Stated Benefits (from MEC Careers) According to Mayville Engineering's own careers page, MEC offers the following core benefits: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance (benefits begin after 30 days of employment) * 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Company-provided life insurance * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (company-provided) * Nationwide locations / opportunities close to home (benefit of internal mobility rather than a formal perk) Official source: (MEC Careers & Benefits)( ## Commonly Reported Benefits (Employee-Reported Sources) Based on PayScale, Glassdoor, and Indeed employee reports: ### Retirement & Financial * 401(k) (widely reported) * Profit sharing (reported by some employees) ### Paid Time Off * Paid holidays * Paid vacation / PTO * Paid sick leave (less consistently reported) ### Insurance & Protection * Health insurance (often described as "good" or "decent" by long-tenured employees) * Life and disability insurance ### Flexibility & Development * Tuition reimbursement / education assistance (reported by some employees) * Flexible scheduling in certain roles or plants * Casual dress / shop-floor environment ## Important Context (What Employees Say) Employee reviews show mixed experiences with benefits: * Some employees state benefits were strong historically but have changed or been reduced in certain locations or roles * Others still describe health benefits as solid and appreciate 4-day / 10-hour schedules at some facilities * Pay & benefits ratings average around 2.7 / 5 across large review platforms This suggests benefits can vary by plant, role, and tenure , which is common in large manufacturing organizations. ## Summary (Straight Talk) MEC typically offers: * Solid core benefits (medical, 401k, life & disability) * Benefits eligibility starting after 30 days * Retirement support with company match * PTO and holidays, but generosity varies by location * Mixed employee sentiment depending on leadership and plant If you want, I can: * Compare MEC benefits vs. similar manufacturers in South Central PA / MD * Help you position MEC benefits accurately when talking to candidates * Break this down by hourly vs. salaried roles

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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