Manufacturing Engineer - Forks Township, PA

Manufacturing Easton, Pennsylvania

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Description

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. 

Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property. 

Position Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering position is a hands-on role supporting the production of products through the setup, operation, and improvement of assembly and automated equipment. This role works directly on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot issues, introduce new processes, support equipment changes, and ensure product builds meet safety and quality standards. The Engineer will also assist with new tooling and fixture development and play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives.
The person in this role must be action oriented with a strategic mindset.
 
Primary Responsibilities
  • Follow all safety requirements and actively participate in improving safe work practices and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
  • Support daily production by identifying and resolving issues that impact product quality, equipment uptime, and cycle time.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related problems on assembly and CNC/robotic equipment.
  • Perform equipment setups, adjustments, offsets, and basic programming or teaching on CNC machining centers and robotic cells.
  • Assist with developing and implementing new workstations, assembly methods, material flow improvements, and equipment upgrades.
  • Build, modify, and install fixtures, tooling, jigs, and small machined parts to support production needs.
  • Train operators and maintenance team members on processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Maintain and update standard work, process documentation, and assembly instructions as changes are introduced.
  • Support prototype builds, product trials, and the launch of new or revised Forks product designs.
  • Use lean tools (5S, visual controls, root cause analysis, etc.) to drive improvements in safety, cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Stop production and escalate issues if components, equipment, or processes are found to be out of specification.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience involving mechanical assembly and/or automated equipment.
  • Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability.
  • Ability to read drawings, work instructions, and use measurement tools.
  • Working knowledge of basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machine controls and concepts.
  • Comfortable operating hand tools, power tools, and basic machining or fabrication equipment.
Preferred:
  • Engineering degree or equivalent technical degree or certification. Focus in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Systems, or other related fields.
  • Experience with CNC machinery, robotics, or PLC-based equipment troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with fixture and tooling setup and development.
  • Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD / SolidWorks) for viewing and understanding part and tooling designs.
Work Environment
Primarily manufacturing floor-based role with frequent walking, standing, lifting, and hands-on equipment interaction. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others is essential.

Why Victaulic?

  • The Morning Calls Top Work Place
  • Opportunity for growth and Innovation
  • VPP World Class Safety Program
  • Company Events
  • Company Matched 401k Plan
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness Program

Benefits effective first day of employment.

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Prescription
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K matching
  • Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)

 

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