Manufacturing Engineer, Center Township

Job Description
For over 75 years, ARDEX Americas  has been setting the standard in high-performance building materials. From advanced flooring systems to innovative tile and stone installation solutions, we deliver products that shape the future of construction. Join a global leader where innovation meets sustainability-and where our people are the foundation of everything we do.

We are immediately hiring a practical, mechanically inclined MANUFACTURING ENGINEER to support our largest manufacturing facility at our Corporate Headquarters; 400 ARDEX Park Drive, Center Twp., PA 15001.

This is a hands-on role focused on improving and maintaining equipment reliability, optimizing manufacturing processes, and leading plant-level engineering initiatives.

We are seeking an individual who is comfortable working directly with production equipment, enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving directly on the plant floor, and brings a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for daily plant operations, equipment reliability, and production processes
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process-from raw material receipt through packaging of finished goods
• Lead and execute small-to mid-size capital and process improvement projects.
• Support larger-scale engineering projects
• Manage the plant's computerized maintenance management system
• Assist with environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, and sustainability initiatives
• Monitor plant waste streams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at waste reduction and operational efficiency

Experience and Skills

• 1 year plus experience in a hands-on engineering or technical role within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; experience working with industrial equipment
• Proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative working style
• Exemplify our values daily:
  Fuel Passion, Drive Innovation, Embrace Responsibility, Embody Integrity, Build Belonging
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Job Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
• 401(k) with Company Match to help you save for retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective the 1st of the month after hire)
• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance and Travel Assistance
• Wellness Programs, including Telehealth and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance for Associate's and Bachelor's degrees
• Discounted Gym Memberships to support your fitness goals
• Optional coverage for Pet Insurance, Group Accident, , Legal Insurance, and more!
• Scenic corporate offices with free parking and woodland walking trails!

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ARDEX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.