Manufacturing Engineer

Linacast; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (drugs, dent

Vision

401k Program

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability Counsel

Community outreach

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support existing and new manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, housekeeping, and visual management. The role drives continuous improvement, analyzes production data, and collaborates across locations to meet internal and customer expectations.

Key activities include developing PFMEA and control plans, supporting prototype and production quoting, and coordinating with vendors on equipment and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Lean manufacturing certification or training preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects to meet EBITDA and PMP targets.
• Monitor and improve metrics like scrap, uptime, and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical assistance to reduce costs from non-quality activities.
• Develop PFMEA and Control Plans for compliance.
• Collaborate with planning and design to optimize production methods.
• Lead safety and 5S initiatives in the plant.

Skills

Reading and interpretation

Math and statistics

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing training

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing support to ongoing and new manufacturing processes and improvements within the plant that will meet and/or exceed internal and customer expectations. This role also provides support towards corporate initiatives and collaborative projects with other locations. The Manufacturing Engineer uses systems, resources, and data to design and develop solutions which promote plant wide safety and housekeeping requirements as well as following established guidelines for visual management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering department goals to achieve continuous improvement projects that meet EBITDA, PMP targets, annual plan and key long term growth objectives.
• In accordance with Linamar Leadership Standards, develop, measure, improve and achieve key measurable performance objectives including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Cost of Quality
  • Cost per Good Shot
  • Die Cast Uptime
  • Machining Uptime
  • On-Time Delivery
  • RRPPM
  • Value Per Labor Hour
• Support the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Drive Continuous Improvement through LEAN thinking and problem solving.
• Review production data on a regular basis to identify improvement opportunities in scrap rate, cycle time, uptime, or other plant metrics in the areas of Die Cast, Machining and Assembly.
• Monitor both internal and external product quality, as well as current production performance, and implement corrective or improvement actions to meet or exceed plant and customer goals and objectives.
• Provide technical assistance and product expertise to reduce costs of existing products with focus on redirecting costs of non-quality (scrap, rework, customer returns, and downtime) along with eliminating non value added operations.
• Participates in developing/reviewing PFMEA and Control Plans for compliance and accuracy.
• Support prototype, production, and service quoting activities.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Execute all scheduled layered process audits to provide accountability and promote a culture of operational discipline.
• Actively participate in the facility Safety Team and complete all STOP audits on-time as scheduled.
• Follow safety rules and report any unsafe conditions or behaviors observed.
• Keep work area clean and orderly in accordance with 5S Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent combination three to five years of related experience and education and/or training.
• Prefer Lean Manufacturing Certification or training, experience with implementation of Lean Philosophies and Methods, Six Sigma, Problem Solving Training or related experience.
• Prefer Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt certification and/or certificate in Lean Manufacturing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Math Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Advanced mathematical skills such as working with exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations, frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis is also preferred.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Computer literate to write, read, and reply to e-mail. Excel and MS Project experience.
• Read and interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.