J.B. Poindexter & Co · 3 weeks ago
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Project Management
Morgantown, PA 19543, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJ.B. Poindexter & Co. is a leading company in the truck body industry, and they are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Project Management. This role focuses on developing and maintaining efficient manufacturing processes while managing capital projects from conception through execution.
AutomotiveFood TrucksManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supports research, design, and development of safe manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment optimization
Works with stakeholders to define functional and spatial requirements for new structures or renovations, preparing design specs, materials, equipment lists, cost estimates, and timelines
Prepares and manages capital projects for new equipment and processes, including research, proposals, approvals, implementation, and team training
Creates and maintains work instructions, setup guides, and other process documentation for shop floor use
Supports and may lead the launch of new or revised products, establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
Designs, develops, tests, sources, and cost-justifies tools, machinery, and processes, including refrigerated insulation, for safe manufacturing of truck bodies and components
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of facility property, buildings, and equipment
Safely launches machines, processes, methods, and tooling technologies effectively
Documents lessons learned and communicates insights across the Manufacturing Engineering discipline
Provides process expertise for resolving plant and supplier quality issues
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with 4+ years in a comparable industry
Proven experience leading multiple large capital expenditure projects from concept to completion
Familiarity with full project management lifecycle, from planning through execution and evaluation
Hands-on experience with welding, fabrication, painting, manual assembly, and other production technologies
Experience with factory automation, maintenance, and integrating engineering designs into production processes
Practical application of Lean principles with documented success using Lean tools
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Minitab
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
Preferred
Facilities projects experience
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt highly desirable
CWI certificate a plus
PMP certificate a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
401(k) with company match — because your future matters
Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
Paid holidays and vacation time — we know balance is key
Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety
Company
J.B. Poindexter & Co
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.4B2025-07-30Debt Financing· $250M
2023-12-18Debt Financing· $600M
2023-12-04Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Mark Arnold
VP of Business Systems & CIO
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