Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment

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tekhawksPittsburgh (PA)

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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment

Location: Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Job Type: W2Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment with strong mechatronics and manufacturing equipment experience to own equipment performance, reliability, production ramp-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on skills and experience supporting complex and first-of-its-kind manufacturing equipment.

Important Duties:

Own the performance, reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
Lead production ramp-up and manufacturing readiness for new and first-of-its-kind equipment.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and design reviews from an equipment-owner perspective.
Analyze production data and downtime trends to identify equipment problems, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop clear problem statements, project scopes, and execution plans for equipment-related improvements.
Lead equipment improvement projects involving mechanical systems, tooling, fixturing, and station layout modifications.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and system-level equipment issues under production pressure.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment and production issues.
Optimize equipment parameters, station configuration, process flow, and equipment performance in collaboration with Production and Quality teams.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Design and improve tooling and fixtures to minimize downtime and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Provide hands-on engineering and troubleshooting support on the manufacturing floor.
Establish equipment standards, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices to prevent repeat issues.
Collaborate with Equipment, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams to drive execution.
Monitor OEE, downtime, cycle time, throughput, and other equipment-performance metrics. Equipment Experience:
Furnaces
Web handling equipment
Powder handling equipment
Industrial mixers
Resistance welders
Laminators
Automated manufacturing and assembly equipment
Mechanical tooling and fixturing systems Must-Have Skills:
7+ years of applicable Manufacturing, Equipment, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Experience owning equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills.
Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and production ramp-up.
Experience leading equipment improvement, tooling, fixturing, or automation projects.
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
Experience using OEE, downtime, cycle time, throughput, and other production metrics.
Strong cross-functional communication and project execution skills.
Ability to work hands-on in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

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