Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer 100% Onsite in Ottawa County, Michigan Salary: $83,000 – 93,000 Overview Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing systems and machining requirements within a highly customized equipment environment. Sitting at the intersection of engineering, procurement, and production, this position is responsible for identifying the most effective processes for new and existing products while translating engineering designs into scalable, efficient manufacturing solutions.

The role partners closely with quality to ensure product and process standards are met and play a key part in driving operational efficiency, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. offers high autonomy and requires a hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges. Must Have 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in machining or custom equipment environments Solid Works proficiency with machine design experience ERP experience (Syteline preferred), including troubleshooting legacy data issues Experience interfacing between Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing Ability to translate engineering requirements into manufacturable outputs and procurement-ready specifications Hands-on involvement with shop floor operations, including fixture design, customization, and builds Background in machining, custom automation, or fabrication environments Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation Responsibilities Evaluate manufacturing processes and product designs to ensure manufacturability and optimize efficiency for new and existing products Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to align design intent with production and sourcing requirements Collaborate with engineering teams using Solid Works to review design form, fit, and function, and drive cost-effective improvements Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, tooling requirements, and process workflows to support production readiness Lead process improvement initiatives, including testing, analysis, and troubleshooting across assemblies, prototypes, ERP data, and quality-related issues Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as…