Job Description

Job Location: Pan Oston - Bowling Green, KY 42101
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: ManufacturingOwn Your Future at Pan-Oston
100% Employee-Owned • Bowling Green, KY
At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.
Why Join Us?
- Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success
- Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments
- Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities
- Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity
- Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green
Benefits Include
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance
- FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
- PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
Build More Than Products — Build a Career You Can Own.
Now Hiring:
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance across our operations. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize processes, implement lean strategies, and introduce innovative manufacturing solutions.
If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading improvement initiatives, and seeing your ideas implemented on the production floor, this role offers an opportunity to make a measurable difference every day.
What You’ll Do
Lead Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Manage and mentor manufacturing and industrial engineering resources
- Identify and implement cost-saving and productivity improvement initiatives
- Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture
- Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, workflows, tooling, and production processes
- Lead BOM and routing structure accuracy and standardization efforts
- Analyze production flow and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and jigs to support manufacturing operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality, safety, and operational performance
Support Plant Operations & Facility Improvements
- Partner with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment and facility needs
- Assist with plant layout optimization including machinery, assembly areas, and warehouse space
- Support capital projects related to equipment upgrades, automation, and process improvements
- Participate in facility planning initiatives to improve workflow and productivity
Drive Results Through Leadership
- Lead projects from concept through implementation
- Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven ability to solve complex technical and operational problems
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to improvement and execution
Preferred Experience
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication and powder coating processes
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, process optimization, and workflow analysis
- Experience supporting capital equipment or facility improvement projects
Technical Skills
Experience with:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- AutoCAD, DraftSight, and/or SolidWorks
- ERP systems (Macola experience preferred)
- Standard manufacturing measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead impactful manufacturing improvements
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Hands-on role with visibility across operations
- Ability to influence processes, equipment, and production strategy
- Career growth opportunities within engineering and operations leadership
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds