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Manufacturing Engineer

Location: 

Portage, US, 49002-8720

Date:  Jun 25, 2026
Posting Date: 
Job Area:  Operations
Job Level:  Experienced

ROLE SUMMARY

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

 

  • No Visa sponsorships 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. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

REQUIREMENTS

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 and 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

 

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