Process Engineer - TN Sponsorship Available

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Trueline, a major manufacturer, is seeking a
Process Engineer
to join its engineering team in Erie, PA. This is an onsite, hands-on manufacturing engineering role within a large-scale forged aluminum operation where you'll own process improvements, equipment projects, and manufacturing capability from the plant floor through production startup.
This is an opportunity for an engineer who likes seeing ideas become real equipment and measurable results. You'll work across forging, forming, heat treatment, machining, coating, robotics, and automation while taking meaningful ownership of capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Do as the Process Engineer:
Support plant operations by solving manufacturing and process engineering problems directly on the production floor
Develop stable, repeatable manufacturing processes supported by production data and engineering analysis
Lead engineering projects from initial specifications and quotations through vendor selection, design, installation, commissioning, and production startup
Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, scrap, waste, and manufacturing costs while improving quality and throughput
Prepare capital expenditure requests with supporting technical analysis, cost justification, and project requirements
Improve existing manufacturing processes through equipment modifications, tooling redesign, and process changes
Develop process improvements using Mastercam and other 3-D modeling and engineering applications
Support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and manufacturing automation in partnership with controls and maintenance resources
Design fixtures and tooling for new products and support procurement of new or redesigned tooling
Partner with Quality Engineering to maintain process capability and stability
Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and define the processes required to successfully produce them
Research and introduce new manufacturing technologies that increase plant capability
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers
Help train plant personnel and support a culture of continuous improvement
Must-Haves as the Process Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment
Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing equipment and processes
Experience with CNC machining process development
Practical knowledge of one or more relevant manufacturing processes such as forging, spin-forming, heat treating, CNC machining, coating, or paint applications
Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes using data and measurable performance indicators
Ability to manage engineering projects involving equipment, tooling, vendors, installation, and startup
Working understanding of PLC controls, robotics, and industrial automation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership
Comfortable working regularly on the manufacturing floor in an onsite plant environment
Nice-to-Haves as the Process Engineer:
Mechanical Engineering degree
Aluminum, wheel, automotive, commercial vehicle, or similar high-volume manufacturing experience
Forging or spin-forming experience
Heat treatment experience
Advanced CNC machining knowledge
Mastercam experience
Robotics and automation experience
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949 quality systems
Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment
We Offer:
Base salary of $100,000-$115,000 annually, depending on experience
Opportunity to own significant manufacturing and capital improvement projects
Exposure to sophisticated forging, machining, heat treatment, coating, robotics, and automation technologies
Onsite engineering role where you can directly see the results of your work
Medical coverage with PPO and HSA-compatible plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Company HSA contributions and additional matching opportunity for eligible plan participants
401(k) with company matching opportunity
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid disability benefits for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program and financial wellness resources
Participation in a broad-based employee ownership program at no personal cost
Opportunity to join a manufacturing organization investing in technology, capacity, and continuous improvement
Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.