Manufacturing Engineer

This is an Onsite position based at our location in Portage, MI.

• No Visa sponsor ships are available for this position.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be very hands-on and is responsible for the effective launch of new products and seamless transition of current products from advanced engineering to operations.

• Assists and trains production with troubleshooting process, equipment, or tooling related issues
• Actively engages line side production boards to identify opportunities for improvement
• Creates, maintains, updates, and audits Visual Work Instructions and Standard Work for operators in assigned production cells
• Originates statements of work specifications for changes to existing machines and fixtures
• Attends new design proposal reviews and makes recommendations regarding manufacturability and compatibility with current manufacturing operations
• Attends layout reviews for new products and makes recommendations for process flow, product assembly, and equipment
• Performs internal process development of new and existing tooling
• Reviews the performance of any process changes or machine improvements with the Quality department to ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Performs revisions to the process FMEA, control plan, and production flow for design change
• Maintains required skills through training and studying of engineering and technical publications to keep current on technological changes and developments in the industry
• Performs Investigation and implementation of counter measures to any internal and external quality or safety concerns
• Facilitates process / equipment training classes to elevate production group skills and abilities
• Adheres to customer specific requirements and specifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field plus 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, OR a High School diploma/GED and 5 or more years’ direct experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of mechanics of machines and motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and material tolerances
• Manufacturing processes with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Knowledge of basic machine electrical wiring
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to industrial automation and/or robotics, including automated assembly, material handling, or vision/inspection systems
• Ability to support basic integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Automotive industry manufacturing experience
• Understanding of injection molding and plastics processing
• Experience using SIMS, CAD software
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of various plastic welding processes (e.g.: vibration welding, hot plate welding, laser welding, sonic welding)
• Experience working with 3rd party contractors for special projects /repairs