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Manufacturing Engineer

Location: 

Portage, US, 49002-8720

Date:  Mar 16, 2026
Posting Date:  Mon, 16 03 2026
Job Area:  Operations
Job Level:  Experienced

Role Summary

Manufacturing Engineer

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: Portage, MI

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The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the effective launch of new products and seamless transition of current products from advanced engineering to operations.

Main Tasks

  • Assists production with troubleshooting process, equipment, or tooling related issues.
  • Actively engages line side production boards to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • 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. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field plus 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment OR a High School diploma/GED plus a technical mold certification and 5+ years as a process mold injection engineer or similar role. 

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of mechanics of machines and motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and strengths and mechanics of material, injection molding and plastics processing. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. 

Preferred Skills

  • 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.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience 

 

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