Manufacturing Engineer

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Full Time Indirect Labor Niles, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition

$65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Title :
Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to: Business Unit Leader

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00a to 5:00p) extended hours may be required to support business needs

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for process / systems compliance.
• Responsible for statistical analysis of process data.
• Active participation in new program / project launches.
• Hands‑on shop floor interactions with both management and production personnel.
• Review and improvement of existing processes / efficiencies.
• Lean Manufacturing process improvements.
• Lead Kaizen / Continuous Improvement activities and responsible for cost saving documentation.
• Responsible for performing time / motion studies to establish standard production rates or to improve efficiencies.
• Will evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.
• Plan and design tools and machines to enhance production flow / processes.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Provide feedback on customer problems and needs.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer‑generated reports.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing, industrial, or project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferably with fabrication, metal stamping, robotic, MIG, and resistance welding / assembly experience.

Physical environment/working conditions:

• Works in a physical, plant environment along with Office. The individual communicates regularly via computer and telephone with vendors, Plant Management, and employees.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):

• Must be able to work as part of a team. Must maintain confidentiality when working on assignments.