Manufacturing Project Engineer (Lancaster)
The Manufacturing Project Engineer supports infrastructure and construction projects by assisting senior engineers in facility project planning, technical design, and construction oversight. This entry-level role focuses on improving safety, quality, and operational efficiency through equipment/process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The position offers hands-on experience in civil, mechanical, and water systems engineering while collaborating across departments to achieve project objectives.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential client (Engineering) is hiring a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support manufacturing and facility capital projects at their production site in Bausman, PA. This hands-on role works with engineering, maintenance, and operations to design, commission, and improve automated equipment and processes that deliver safe, high-quality product at scale.
What You’ll Do
You will manage capital projects, develop standards and procedures, troubleshoot automated equipment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, uptime, and cost.
- Manage facility and manufacturing capital projects using standard project-management methods
- Define and document standard running conditions to improve safety, quality, and cost
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues using structured problem-solving techniques
- Create equipment/process, preventive maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures
- Collect, analyze, and summarize operating and engineering performance data
- Maintain machine standards, line drawings, and equipment documentation
- Partner with engineers, maintenance, and operations to implement solutions
- Participate in training, maintain certifications, and support a continuous-improvement culture
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are (Qualifications)
Minimum required experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Practical knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics and how to apply them
- Experience with automated processing equipment (PLCs, servos, VFDs)
- Experience managing capital projects
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or AutoCAD)
Preferred (nice-to-have):
- Food manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with QMP, GMPs & HACCP
- Six Sigma certification
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Some travel may be required
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated pay (from source): $78,331 per year (estimated).
Benefits designed to support employee health, financial security and work-life balance may include:
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Wellness allowance and other site perks
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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