Ainsley Search Group · 4 weeks ago
Manufacturing / New Product Development Engineer
King of Prussia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAinsley Search Group is partnering with a precision manufacturing organization that supports highly regulated industries including aerospace, medical, defense, and power generation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Robert Powell
Responsibilities
Support new product introductions by translating engineering concepts into stable, repeatable manufacturing processes
Evaluate and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency, yield, and product consistency
Develop, maintain, and update process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and process maps
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, troubleshooting process issues and minimizing downtime
Monitor process performance using data, SPC, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions when trends or issues arise
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with equipment upgrades, process changes, and capital improvement projects
Support process validation, qualification, and change management activities
Train operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, and best practices
Ensure manufacturing processes align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production-focused engineering role
Hands-on experience supporting shop-floor operations in a discrete manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
Ability to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and managing multiple priorities
Company
Ainsley Search Group
Ainsley Search Group, LLC is a national executive and professional search firm offers manufacturing and Life Science industries retained, contingent and project-based searches for positions in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Scientific, Operational Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering verticals.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ivy Saiia
Managing Partner 610.601.2717 | ivy@ainsleysearch.com
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