{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"50174e8d7e71c29c8649cd17","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50174e8d7e71c29c8649cd17","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50174e8d7e71c29c8649cd17","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nManufacturing Engineer Chestertown, MD, US\n30+ days ago · Requisition ID: 1020\nSalary Range: $65,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually\nJob Title: Manufacturing Engineer (ME)\nDepartment: Operations\nLocation: 802 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD21620\nReports to: Vice President of Operations & Quality\nPosition Summary The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the VP of Operations & Quality and is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting production operations. This role is hands‑on and cross‑functional, working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure product quality. The position may require travel to suppliers and frequent visits to LaMotte’s Chestertown, MD facility. This role works closely with the facility maintenance team analyzing and improving overall equipment efficiency.\nJob Responsibilities Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.\nKeeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.\nDevelops strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.\nWorks directly with new equipment manufacturers following LaMotte’s Operational Excellence program: Resolves any issues.\nDevelops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.\nManages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.\n\nTrains LaMotte’s equipment operators and Maintenance team on the operation and care of equipment.\nTroubleshoots and addresses equipment failures/issues.\nAids in the development of equipment preventative maintenance (PM) practices and spare part stocking levels.\nAssures that LaMotte proprietary automation equipment operates, has spare parts, and that maintenance personnel are trained on robotics, vision systems, controls, and custom human machine interfaces (HMIs).\nAttends daily production and weekly Operations & Quality Leadership Team meetings.\nEnsures that all LaMotte specific humidity requirements are met for high control environmental rooms, and that all monitoring equipment properly detects out of specification conditions within the LaMotte Building Management Alarm System.\nLeads and participates in Kaizen events as needed to obtain step‑function improvements in performance or cost reduction.\nIdentifies, develops, justifies, plans, and implements capital projects to improve equipment facility, business growth, and facilities reliability and performance, without compromising LaMotte specific environmental specifications.\nWorks with R&D, QA, and Operations, investigates problematic production processes and/or products using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE and other sound engineering techniques. This may be done independently or as part of a team.\nConducts oneself professionally and leads by example. Maintains confidentiality of company information and personnel information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nAble to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.\nStrong diligence and commitment to integrity.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively.\nPhysical Requirements Ability to lift, move, or transport up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive laboratory tasks.\nAbility to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and, as needed, a chemical respirator.\nQualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred.\n5-10 years’ experience with automated equipment, PLC, and hands‑on experience. Certifications are a plus.\n2+ years of experience leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.\nPrior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience preferred.\nAdditional Requirements Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical instructions, manuals, and engineering documentation.\nExperience with building construction, equipment installation, and facility modifications.\nWorking knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and techniques.\nAutomation experience, with the ability to learn and support LaMotte‑specific automation controls for customized production equipment.\nAbility to service, monitor, and maintain low‑humidity controlled environments to ensure product quality and process stability.\nStrong ability to work independently, follow guidance, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.\nNotifies supervisors/manager of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails.\nProvides supervisors/manager with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtain additional training, as necessary.\nFloats to and works in other manufacturing areas as needed.\nComplies with all company policies (i.e., personnel, safety, etc.).\nEnvironmental Factors & Mental / Physical Demands Works indoors in a temperature‑controlled laboratory environment with routine exposure to chemicals, powders, and testing solutions (training and PPE provided).\nMay occasionally perform tasks inside a fume hood or near ventilation equipment.\nRequires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. as part of normal laboratory and material‑handling activities.\nMust be able to visually distinguish colors for tests involving color changes or comparison.\nRequires the ability to focus on detailed tasks, follow written procedures, and maintain accuracy during repetitive testing.\nMust be able to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a chemical respirator depending on the task.\nWork‑life and Culture LaMotte Company, a 100+ year‑old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.\nLaMotte relies on the success of our employees and are committed to supporting their growth. We offer competitive pay, along with performance‑based increases. LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12‑hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee’s needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.\nFull‑time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer‑provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full‑time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.\nLaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Evolving Solution Services","rawCompany":"evolving solution services","city":"Chestertown","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T03:18:00.897Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\nManufacturing Engineer Chestertown, MD, US\n30+ days ago · Requisition ID: 1020\nSalary Range: $65,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually\nJob Title: Manufacturing Engineer (ME)\nDepartment: Operations\nLocation: 802 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD21620\nReports to: Vice President of Operations & Quality\nPosition Summary The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the VP of Operations & Quality and is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting production operations. This role is hands‑on and cross‑functional, working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure product quality. The position may require travel to suppliers and frequent visits to LaMotte’s Chestertown, MD facility. This role works closely with the facility maintenance team analyzing and improving overall equipment efficiency.\nJob Responsibilities Ensures engineering team members, contractors, and other maintenance related individuals work safely and comply with all applicable safe work practices/procedures.\nKeeps equipment relevant to market trends by upgrading PLCs, controls, and automation to improve overall efficiency.\nDevelops strategic equipment planning for future business budget preparation.\nWorks directly with new equipment manufacturers following LaMotte’s Operational Excellence program: Resolves any issues.\nDevelops and conducts Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when equipment is completed.\nManages and participates in equipment installation, start up, and testing.\n\nTrains LaMotte’s equipment operators and Maintenance team on the operation and care of equipment.\nTroubleshoots and addresses equipment failures/issues.\nAids in the development of equipment preventative maintenance (PM) practices and spare part stocking levels.\nAssures that LaMotte proprietary automation equipment operates, has spare parts, and that maintenance personnel are trained on robotics, vision systems, controls, and custom human machine interfaces (HMIs).\nAttends daily production and weekly Operations & Quality Leadership Team meetings.\nEnsures that all LaMotte specific humidity requirements are met for high control environmental rooms, and that all monitoring equipment properly detects out of specification conditions within the LaMotte Building Management Alarm System.\nLeads and participates in Kaizen events as needed to obtain step‑function improvements in performance or cost reduction.\nIdentifies, develops, justifies, plans, and implements capital projects to improve equipment facility, business growth, and facilities reliability and performance, without compromising LaMotte specific environmental specifications.\nWorks with R&D, QA, and Operations, investigates problematic production processes and/or products using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE and other sound engineering techniques. This may be done independently or as part of a team.\nConducts oneself professionally and leads by example. Maintains confidentiality of company information and personnel information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nAble to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.\nStrong diligence and commitment to integrity.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively.\nPhysical Requirements Ability to lift, move, or transport up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive laboratory tasks.\nAbility to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and, as needed, a chemical respirator.\nQualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field with chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred.\n5-10 years’ experience with automated equipment, PLC, and hands‑on experience. Certifications are a plus.\n2+ years of experience leadership experience with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.\nPrior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience preferred.\nAdditional Requirements Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical instructions, manuals, and engineering documentation.\nExperience with building construction, equipment installation, and facility modifications.\nWorking knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and techniques.\nAutomation experience, with the ability to learn and support LaMotte‑specific automation controls for customized production equipment.\nAbility to service, monitor, and maintain low‑humidity controlled environments to ensure product quality and process stability.\nStrong ability to work independently, follow guidance, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.\nNotifies supervisors/manager of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails.\nProvides supervisors/manager with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtain additional training, as necessary.\nFloats to and works in other manufacturing areas as needed.\nComplies with all company policies (i.e., personnel, safety, etc.).\nEnvironmental Factors & Mental / Physical Demands Works indoors in a temperature‑controlled laboratory environment with routine exposure to chemicals, powders, and testing solutions (training and PPE provided).\nMay occasionally perform tasks inside a fume hood or near ventilation equipment.\nRequires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. as part of normal laboratory and material‑handling activities.\nMust be able to visually distinguish colors for tests involving color changes or comparison.\nRequires the ability to focus on detailed tasks, follow written procedures, and maintain accuracy during repetitive testing.\nMust be able to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a chemical respirator depending on the task.\nWork‑life and Culture LaMotte Company, a 100+ year‑old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.\nLaMotte relies on the success of our employees and are committed to supporting their growth. We offer competitive pay, along with performance‑based increases. LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12‑hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee’s needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.\nFull‑time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer‑provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full‑time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.\nLaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-27T03:18:00.897Z","dateModified":"2026-06-27T03:18:00.897Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Evolving Solution Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chestertown","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"50174e8d7e71c29c8649cd17"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50174e8d7e71c29c8649cd17"}}