Production Engineer

We are seeking a Production Engineer to join our team at our Oral Care facility in Kentwood, MI.

• Manage projects related to process improvements and capital expenditures, including justification and installation of capital equipment.
• Develop and maintain plant layouts, support new product launches, suggest process flow improvements, and provide engineering support for mechanical and electrical maintenance and equipment.
• Perform time studies related to the development and implementation of new or existing processes.

• Work with manufacturing to develop and justify work cells for cost reduction; lead continuous improvement projects and manage the project task list.
• Develop justifications for new capital expenditures, write the appropriation request, follow up on purchase, and manage timely installation.
• Provide engineering support for new product launches.
• Perform time studies for development of new labor standards and confirmation of existing standards.
• Serve as project leader on various cost reduction or process improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot, service, and program electrical and machine controls (Allen Bradley, RS Logic, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Barber Colman, Relay, PLC ladder logic, motor starters including VFDs, I/O – switch functions, AC/DC electronic concepts).
• Provide engineering leadership support to maintenance and equipment.
• Apply strong experience with Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement techniques).
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how they affect products/processes supported.

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience (3‑5 years).
• Thorough knowledge and experience with CAD software.
• Consumer product and packaging background.
• Understanding of and ability to work in and with FDA/ISO/QS/regulatory requirements for products.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.