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Now Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Greenville/Rockford, MI | Full-Time | ON-SITE

A growing, high-performance manufacturer supporting premium refrigeration product lines is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help drive operational excellence and support production growth. This role is ideal for a project-driven engineer who enjoys working both on the shop floor and behind the scenes to improve processes, support new product introductions, and optimize manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Get as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Competitive benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off starting at hire

• Paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral program

What You’ll Do as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Lead manufacturing training initiatives and develop structured onboarding and certification programs

• Create and maintain work instructions supporting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation

• Communicate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure updates are implemented on the production floor

• Serve as liaison between production and engineering to drive process improvements

• Design and optimize production and assembly line layouts using Lean manufacturing principles

• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to improve productivity and eliminate waste

• Improve line balancing and throughput to reduce bottlenecks and increase efficiency

• Support new product introductions by building products alongside production teams and validating manufacturability

• Analyze production metrics and KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Support capital equipment planning, tooling procurement, and vendor coordination

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and manufacturing safety standards

What You Bring as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or assembly environment

• Experience managing manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives

• Background supporting new product introductions

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience designing production and assembly layouts

• CAD software experience (SolidWorks preferred)

• Familiarity with BOM structures and engineering documentation

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where innovation, craftsmanship, and operational excellence drive the success of premium American-made products. If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, working cross-functionally, and seeing your improvements directly impact production, this could be the opportunity for you.

 

JOB ID: 172425

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Tina Churchill-Spencer

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