Engineering Jobs in Abbottstown, PA

We're seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and support all aspects of the heat treatment operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the proper thermal processing of materials to meet metallurgical and production requirements meeting all CQI-9 requirements. This role includes overseeing furnace operations, audits, documentation, process control, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong metallurgical knowledge, heat treat process experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and the ability to manage compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role has direct supervisory responsibility for Lab Technicians, including scheduling, performance management, training, and ensuring compliance with laboratory testing standards and metallurgical validation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Complete):

• Oversee and manage daily heat treat operations including carburizing, hardening, tempering, and stress relieving
• Ensure compliance with AIAG CQI-9: Heat Treat System Assessment (HTSA) and other applicable standards
• Implement and maintain heat treat process control plans per AIAG guidelines
• Conduct and lead CQI-9 self-assessments, audits, and ensure closure of gaps and non-conformances
• Ensure proper setup, calibration, and operation of furnaces and quench systems
• Monitor thermal cycles and maintain control charts, pyrometry data, and process records per CQI-9
• Support system accuracy tests (SAT), temperature uniformity surveys (TUS), and instrumentation calibration activities
• Ensure all documentation meets internal and customer-specific AIAG compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to address process improvements and problem-solving
• Perform metallurgical inspections including hardness testing and microstructure verification
• Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance personnel on best practices
• Develop and optimize heat treat process parameters including atmosphere control, quench severity, and thermal cycle design to meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements
• Atmosphere verification (Carbon Potential, Dew Point, etc.)
• Distortion Mitigation Strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs to ensure team competency on heat treat systems and compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for heat treat-related non-conformities
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to drive cost reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements
• Maintain proper traceability and process documentation for internal and external audits
• Provide technical direction for furnace troubleshooting, repair validation, and upgrade initiatives in coordination with Maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals
• Directly supervise Lab Technicians, including daily work assignments and workload balancing
• Approve timecards, PTO, and manage attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action oriented: Demonstrates ownership in solving process and compliance issues
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. Proactively drives conformance with CQI-9 requirements and continuous improvement
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication, and communicates clearly across departments regarding heat treat and compliance status
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrates ability to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development. Trains and guides operators to follow standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments. Delivers consistent process performance and regulatory documentation
• Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding. Applies analytical skills and CQI-9 knowledge to make data-driven decisions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of heat treatment principles, metallurgy, and thermal processing equipment
• Working knowledge of CQI-9 audits, checklists, gap closures, and AIAG documentation practices
• Familiarity with control system troubleshooting, PLCs, HMIs, and data logging
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train heat treat personnel on compliance, safety, and process controls
• Skilled in conducting microstructure analysis and hardness testing to validate process results
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills for always maintaining audit-readiness
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement
• Physically capable of working in a high-temperature, industrial environment
• Commitment to upholding process integrity and product conformance to specification

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work involves exposure to high-temperature equipment, hot surfaces, and industrial environments. May encounter fumes, noise, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including heat-resistant gloves, face protection, and hearing protection, is required. Occasional exposure to quenchants, chemicals, and elevated platforms is expected. Safety training and environmental awareness are critical components of the role.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role has direct supervisory responsibilities.

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on heat treat or metallurgical experience, preferably in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment requirements
• Familiarity with AIAG standards and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Experience conducting and documenting SAT, TUS, and other pyrometry-related activities
• Experience operating batch and continuous furnaces, quench systems, and thermal processing equipment
• Demonstrates ability to directly supervise lab personnel including assigning work, evaluating performance, managing corrective actions, and developing team capabilities.
• Creates accountability, enforces standards, and drives measurable performance improvements.
• Proficient in hardness testing, blueprint reading, GD&T, and metallurgical inspection techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and plant data collection systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Ability to lead and train team members on technical and compliance-related topics
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively

Compensation details: 96 Yearly Salary

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Basic Purpose

Responsible for all activities involved in assigned department This includes ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimum downtime; strictly adhering to company standards and procedures and customer specifications and quality standards; complying with the department HACCP Plan and providing for HACCP recordkeeping; and assigning, training and monitoring staff in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate line work to meet production orders in conjunction with team members to:
2. Maintain quality & safety standards of products.
3. Ensure Safety Compliance
4. Maintain department performance within standards for efficient utilization of human resources and materials.
5. Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to the department Manager.
6. Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and TQM.
7. Ensure that all production processes and products adhere to GMP standards and customer specifications and are in compliance with the company’s HACCP Plan.
8. Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by maintenance staff and outside vendors, in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager.
9. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.
10. Perform performance reviews on all hourly personnel assigned.
11. Lead & Develop team to create a pipeline for talent.
12. Keep abreast of current poultry processing technologies and systems.
13. Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other appropriate government regulations.
14. Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Mentor and motivate 75-85 team members, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
2. Communicaer training. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and maintainete performance standards to team members, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
3. Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, quality standards, GMP’s, and HAACP procedures.
4. Train and enforce safety regulations and practices.
5. Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
6. Facilitate team meetings, including team membd.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Associate’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in experience.
• 2 years proven supervisory experience, preferably in poultry production.
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely fashion.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform all of the jobs in the department.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes appropriately.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to motivate others to work towards an environment of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide other people effectively and to positively influence the attitude and performance of others.
• Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Sitting 10%

Walking 60%

Standing 30%

Lifting – up to 50 lbs.

Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)

Talking and hearing

Fingering-computer keyboard

Work Environment

Plant environment – temperature variations and exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required).

Evis – exposure to animal biproduct

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Addison Group is working with a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in search for an Automation Engineer to join their team. This is hybrid onsite in Hanover PA, please apply to be considered!

Senior Automation Controls & Vision Engineer

Overview

The Senior Automation Controls & Vision Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, integrating, and optimizing advanced automation and vision-based inspection systems across the Global Manufacturing Supply Chain. This position operates within the Automation Engineering department and collaborates closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and software engineering teams to ensure reliable deployment of vision-enabled automation for defect detection and high-quality manufacturing performance.

Vision System Integration & Engineering

• Lead integration of machine vision systems—leveraging technologies from Cognex, Keyence, Teledyne, SICK, Fanuc, KUKA, Dalsa, and other industry vendors—into automated manufacturing processes for defect detection and quality control.

• Configure and optimize machine vision setups, including lighting, positioning, vibration control, reflections, and lens selection, to maximize inspection reliability.

• Develop and refine image‑processing algorithms to identify, classify, and analyze manufacturing defects.

Automation Controls & PLC Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and deploy automation control solutions with a strong emphasis on Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, etc.).

• Develop HMI interfaces, safety interlocks, communication networks, and integrated control architectures supporting automation and vision‑inspection functions.

• Troubleshoot and improve electrical control systems, control panel hardware, and machine performance.

•Program, integrate, and troubleshoot Epson and ABB robots for automated handling, inspection, and machine‑tending applications.

• Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, and custom tooling.

• Evaluate automation and vision system performance to reduce defects, improve throughput, and increase equipment reliability.

• Support Industry 4.0 and IoT initiatives to enable connected, data‑driven manufacturing systems.

Vendor & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Manage relationships with vision system vendors and automation equipment suppliers, including evaluating new technologies and supporting hardware/software upgrades.

• Collaborate with R&D, quality, software engineering, and manufacturing teams to align technical solutions with production requirements.

• Create and maintain technical documentation such as equipment specifications, test protocols, system requirements, procedures, drawings, and SOPs.

• Support development of engineering standards for custom automated manufacturing equipment.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.

Required Experience

• 5+ years in automation controls or vision system engineering, including vision‑based defect detection and integration of major vision platforms.

• Strong proficiency in Allen‑Bradley PLC programming.

• Hands‑on experience with vision system setup (lighting, vibration, positioning, lensing, reflection reduction, etc.).

• Programming experience in C++ or Python for automation or vision applications.

• Proven ability to lead automation or vision system projects from concept through deployment.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with Epson and/or ABB robot programming.

• Medical device manufacturing experience.

• Experience with automated vision inspection and scanning hardware/software.

• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and relevant safety regulations.

• Strong skills in root‑cause analysis and technical/validation document writing.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent automation projects.

Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel, including international travel.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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