Manufacturing Engineering Technician

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support our fabrication manufacturing operations. This role will serve as a key liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, repeatable, and capable of meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will support process development, maintain manufacturing documentation, troubleshoot production issues, assist with continuous improvement initiatives, and help drive operational excellence across fabrication processes including laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, welding, finishing, and assembly.

Job Duties:

Manufacturing Process Support:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes

and workflows.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production launches.

• Create and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, manufacturing standards, and process

documentation.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to support

production readiness.

• Assist with routing creation and manufacturing process validation.

Production and Technical Support:

• Provide hands-on technical support to production personnel and supervisors.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to equipment, tooling, materials, and process

performance.

• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for quality and

production concerns.

• Work directly with operators to improve process consistency and efficiency.

Documentation and ERP Maintenance:

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and manufacturing records

• Process engineering changes and ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate

and up to date.

• Assist with ERP system updates and data integrity efforts.

• Verify manufacturing methods align with product designs and customer specifications.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.

• Conduct time studies and process observations to identify productivity improvement

opportunities.

• Support initiatives focused on reducing setup times, increasing throughput, improving

quality, and reducing waste.

• Assist with development and implementation of standardized work practices.

Quality Support:

• Support quality investigations, nonconformance reviews, and corrective action activities.

• Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAPs, process validations, and capability studies.

• Ensure production processes meet quality standards and customer requirements.

• Assist with maintaining process control documentation and quality records.

Tooling and Equipment Support:

• Assist with tooling selection, organization, maintenance, and optimization.

• Support fixture and tooling improvement projects.

• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production teams to resolve equipment-related issues.

• Participate in equipment commissioning and process qualification activities.

Safety and Compliance:

• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.

• Support compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and manufacturing best

practices.

• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action implementation.

• Ensure manufacturing processes are operated safely and efficiently

Requirements

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology,

Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent manufacturing experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication operations.

• Knowledge of laser cutting, turret punching, press brake forming, welding, and assembly

processes.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement

methodologies.

• Knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP processes.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Excellent attention to detail and process discipline.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

• PTO and paid holidays provided

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years