Job Description

NOW HIRING: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Location: 531 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00AM–4:30PM
Compensation: Competitive salary range $85,000 - $115,000+ based on experience, technical capability, education, and market data—compensation level will align with demonstrated knowledge, applicable experience, and ability to contribute independently

Build What Matters. Be Part of Something That Lasts.

At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we design, build, and service custom engineered lifting solutions used in critical industries where precision, safety, and reliability matter—and we invest in the people who make that possible.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving how things are built.

This role bridges Engineering and Manufacturing by developing smarter processes, improving production flow, reducing waste, supporting continuous improvement, and helping our teams manufacture highly customized crane systems safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating directly with production teams, and seeing your ideas become reality on the shop floor, you'll feel right at home here.

What This Role Really Is

This is a highly collaborative manufacturing engineering role focused on improving how custom-engineered products move from design to production.

You'll spend time in both the office and on the manufacturing floor, partnering with Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Assembly, Quality, Shipping, and Operations to improve manufacturing methods, optimize production processes, and solve complex manufacturing challenges.

This is not a repetitive production engineering role.

Every project presents unique engineering challenges requiring creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.

Who Thrives Here (and Who Doesn't)

You'll do well here if you:

• Enjoy solving manufacturing and process challenges
• Like balancing engineering analysis with hands-on shop involvement
• Think critically about efficiency, quality, and safety
• Communicate well with both engineers and production employees
• Take ownership of projects and process improvements
• Continuously look for better ways of doing things

This role is likely not a fit if you:

• Prefer working exclusively behind a computer
• Dislike spending time on the manufacturing floor
• Prefer repetitive engineering work with limited collaboration
• Avoid making decisions or driving process improvements
• Become frustrated by changing priorities in a custom manufacturing environment

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

First 30 Days

• Learn ACECO manufacturing processes, products, and production workflow
• Build relationships across Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations
• Become familiar with manufacturing routings, ERP systems, and production standards
• Observe manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for improvement

Days 31–60

• Begin supporting manufacturing process improvements and production initiatives
• Participate in engineering design reviews for manufacturability
• Develop manufacturing documentation, routings, and process improvements
• Support production teams with engineering problem-solving

Days 61–90

• Independently manage manufacturing improvement projects
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process enhancements
• Support tooling, material handling, and production engineering activities
• Become a trusted engineering resource for manufacturing operations

Why Join Our Team at American Crane? 

Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing

No repetitive production lines. Every project brings unique engineering challenges and opportunities to innovate.

Real Shop Floor Impact

See your engineering decisions directly improve production, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner daily with Design Engineering, Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, process optimization, and manufacturing innovation across the organization.

Long-Term Career Growth

Join an established manufacturer investing in operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and future growth.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, testing, and shipping
• Design and maintain manufacturing routings for multiple product lines
• Improve work cell layouts, material flow, and production methods
• Support manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Participate in engineering design reviews
• Recommend design improvements that increase manufacturability and reduce production costs
• Support labor estimating, process planning, and make-versus-buy decisions
• Collaborate on engineering revisions that improve production efficiency

Production Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Support fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, testing, and quality teams
• Develop engineered rigging plans and material handling methods
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) planning
• Coordinate outsourced manufacturing activities where appropriate

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Conduct time studies and establish production standards
• Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency
• Develop manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

Manufacturing Systems

• Support ERP implementation and process improvements
• Maintain manufacturing routings, BOMs, and production documentation
• Standardize manufacturing workflows and engineering documentation

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred

Experience

• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting fabrication, machining, welding, and large equipment assembly
• Experience in engineer-to-order, heavy equipment, structural steel, or custom manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and material handling
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and production documentation
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
• ERP system experience
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong analytical and project coordination skills

Skills & Attributes

• Ownership mindset
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Organized and self-directed
• Alignment with ACECO values: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and GRIT

What's In It For You?

At ACECO, we invest in engineers who improve processes, solve problems, and help build world-class manufacturing operations.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead meaningful manufacturing improvements
• High visibility across Engineering and Operations
• Long-term career growth within a growing manufacturing organization

What to Expect From Our Hiring Process

Every application is reviewed by our team—we do not rely on automated screening tools.

We focus on candidates who demonstrate ownership, reliability, and attention to detail throughout the application process.

Qualified candidates typically hear from us within a few business days depending on applicant volume.

READY TO APPLY?

We hire people who show up, work hard, learn quickly, and take pride in what they do.

If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today.

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com)

Build what matters—and build your future with ACECO.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

This position requires:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73)

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.