Assembly Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive

Summit Polymers

Pavilion Township (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Summit Polymers in Michigan is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly). This hands-on role leads assembly machine activities for injection molded parts used in automotive interiors, consoles, and related components.

You will work with product development and manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability and quality, while developing standardized work and cell layouts. The candidate will lead machine design reviews, validate equipment, and implement lean, safe, and efficient

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline; 5 years in auto manufacturing may substitute.
Omron PLC programming experience is required.
SolidWorks/eDrawing proficiency for viewing and dimensioning parts.
Knowledge of plastic welding processes and secondary decoration.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead assembly machine activities for new product launches with manufacturability and quality focus.
Develop standardized work, machine specifications, capacity analyses, and cell layouts.
Participate in design reviews and machine validation prior to shipment.
Create safe, defect-free packaging and flow racks with lean principles.
Write clear standardized work instructions for operators and support kaizen improvements.
Troubleshoot process/equipment issues and justify process improvement projects.