Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine ™. We're looking to hire a talented Manufacturing Process Engineer based in Hanover, PA.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance, the Manufacturing Process Engineer plans, initiates, and performs manufacturing activities for major projects as well as develops and maintains manufacturing processes associated with specific product lines and machine equipment. This person will direct supporting personnel on projects.

Primary Duties

• Develops/implements new processes as well as maintains existing processes with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost optimization. Prepares supporting documentation to substantiate said changes to the process.
• Works with Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing to resolve/improve quality issues with products.
• Must be team worker, self-motivated, innovative; have well-disciplined engineering habits; be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.
• Ability to update computer system (SAP/PC Based) to make changes to processes, routings, and Bill of Materials.
• Participates with multi-functional teams to solve production problems.
• Ensures EH&S considerations during design and/or making changes to the facility.
• Designs, plans, and lays out plant systems, equipment, workstations, and facilities based upon general concepts/requirements minimizing required floor space. Works with Maintenance and/or outside contractors on the electrical, ventilation, and compressed air requirements for such areas.
• Coordinates activities of maintenance personnel during various stages of equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Provides support for startup of new equipment and ensures that all equipment properly interfaces with other mechanical and electrical systems. Provides training to operators and maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Adheres to all safe work practices and/or safety policies.
• Specifies OEM's equipment that would improve processes, productivity, and quality. Prepares substantiating documentation to support installation of said equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Three to Five years' experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Manufacturing in related industry preferred.
• Proficiency in working with computers to include AutoCAD Light/Word/Excel.
• Works well on teams.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a manufacturing and production environment with regular presence on the shop floor
• Occasional office work for data analysis, documentation, and design activities
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, heat, dust, and moving equipment; required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Frequent interaction with production personnel, engineering, maintenance, and EH&S teams
• Hands-on involvement in process trials, equipment evaluations, and troubleshooting activities
• May require standing, walking, bending, and light lifting during on-floor support activities
• Work performed in accordance with EH&S policies and safety standards
• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility to support production needs or trials