Manufacturing Engineer

## Manufacturing Engineer Apply locations:
Lansing, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-28842
** JOB DESCRIPTION
** Job Description##
** Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
* Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.
* Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches.
* Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
* Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.
* Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.
* Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.
* Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent.
* Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.
* Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
* Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.
* Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
* Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.
* Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
* Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.
* Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.
* Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.
* Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.##
** Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
*** Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
* Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
* Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
* Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
* Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
* Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.##
** Manufacturing Engineer

Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred).
* Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
* Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
* Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
* Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics.
* Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
** This position is 1st shift (6am-3:30pm) - Must be able to flex time, work OT, and oversee major changes to off shift.*
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