Engineering Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track in Manufacturing

greif; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Management Trainee in Grand Rapids to collaborate across functions, assist with manufacturing improvements, and support equipment reliability. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and hands-on project work in an industrial setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of experience, plus familiarity with instrumentation, lean manufacturing, and MS Office. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2–4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to collaborate with others as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD / related software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on assignments and projects that may require collaboration with other functions.
• May collaborate on projects involving electrical power and controls to develop new or improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Assists with installation, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Analyzes tooling failures and evaluates tool characteristics and requirements.
• May coordinate and perform periodic operational diagnostics on operations.
• Provides technical support to improve equipment and process reliability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical systems

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

CAD / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2–4 years experience

Tools

Cad

Job description

Greif is seeking a Management Trainee in Grand Rapids to collaborate across functions, assist with manufacturing improvements, and support equipment reliability. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and hands-on project work in an industrial setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2–4 years of experience, plus familiarity with instrumentation, lean manufacturing, and MS Office. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.