Assembly Manufacturing Engineer: Efficiency & Innovation

Summit Polymers; Sturgis (MI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on assembly machine activities for automotive interior trim components, including full center consoles and related parts. The role emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and operational excellence with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in engineering (or 5 years in automotive manufacturing), proficiency in Omron PLC programming, and experience with SolidWorks or VisMockup.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; or 5 years in automotive manufacturing/assembly allowed in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Omron PLC programming.
• Knowledge of plastic welding processes (sonic, vibration, hot plate, IR).
• Knowledge of secondary decoration (hot stamping, pad printing, laser etching/marking).
• Experience with sensor/vision systems to create robust assembly machines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal/written communication; independent thinking and problem solving.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all assembly machine activities for new product launches; ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Develop standardized work, machine quotes, capacity analyses, and assembly layout from concept to program end.
• Participate in machine design reviews and progress tracking of construction and validation runs.
• Collaborate with packaging engineers to ensure safe, defect-free transport of components.
• Lead engineering changes to assembly machines (electrical, pneumatic, servo, PLC, machining).
• Support maintenance with preventive maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Create standardized work instructions for safe, high-quality, timely operations.
• Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to quality systems and standardized work.

Conocimientos

Omron PLC programming

Sensors and vision systems

Electrical and pneumatic basics

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical discipline

5 years automotive manufacturing/assembly experience (in lieu of degree)

Herramientas

SolidWorks

VisMockup

Fanuc/UR cobot programming

Descripción del empleo

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on assembly machine activities for automotive interior trim components, including full center consoles and related parts. The role emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and operational excellence with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in engineering (or 5 years in automotive manufacturing), proficiency in Omron PLC programming, and experience with SolidWorks or VisMockup.