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Direct Wire
Manufacturing Engineer
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A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$86,793 / year median in Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Proudly Recognized as Lancaster County's Best Place to Work! Excellent Career Growth Opportunities Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimize our production processes, improve equipment performance, and drive operational excellence. This role is responsible for leading equipment installations, commissioning new manufacturing lines, increasing efficiency, and minimizing downtime while supporting a safe, high-quality manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Lead the installation, setup, commissioning, and startup of new manufacturing equipment. Ensure equipment is fully operational, validated, and capable of meeting production requirements. Improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Identify and eliminate causes of downtime through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to optimize equipment reliability and performance. Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and preventive maintenance recommendations. Support capital projects from concept through implementation. Monitor production metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles. Provide technical support and training for production teams. Honor core values Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Experience commissioning and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively across departments. Valid driver's license required. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families starting on day one Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Coverage options for disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment Pet insurance Generous paid time off, wellness days for on-site roles, and paid holidays Our Core Values Be a