Manufacturing Engineer

Kaidi Global; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaidi LLC in Grand Haven, MI is starting up a new manufacturing plant focused on metal fabrication, powder coating and assembly for height‑adjustable desk applications. You will help launch the facility, optimize processes, and drive high standards of precision and efficiency from day one.

You will work with a cross‑functional team to improve workflow, analyze production metrics, and build documentation that supports continuous improvement and onboarding of new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors
• Identify issues and implement solutions for the manufacturing process or equipment
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime
• Provide manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs
• Support Production Technicians by assisting them in troubleshooting complex machine and process issues
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Work with the quality team to perform root‑cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues
• Design or source manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Produce documentation, work instructions, and training materials for shop‑floor use
• Maintain product and process databases by writing programs and entering data
• Coordinate new product introductions with multidisciplinary teams
• Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new equipment, materials, and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Position Summary

Do you want to...

• Play a key role in starting up a manufacturing plant with brand new equipment?
• Help improve robust production processes focused on metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly operations?
• Increase customer satisfaction by driving high standards of precision and efficiency?
• Be part of a team where technical expertise, leadership, and problem‑solving make a real impact every day?

About Us

Join us in bringing Grand Haven's newest manufacturing facility to life! Kaidi LLC is a Smart Office division of Kaidi Electrical, and we produce inline actuators and understructure assemblies for height‑adjustable desk applications. We are building up our manufacturing capacity in Grand Haven, MI, and you will be on the ground floor, helping shape the company's direction from its earliest stages. You will be surrounded by a team passionate about creating something new and innovative. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and every contribution counts. At Kaidi, you're not just filling a role‑you're building a vision. If you're excited about seeing tangible results from your work, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where growth is constant, joining Kaidi could be the journey of a lifetime!

Key Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors
• Identify issues and implement solutions for the manufacturing process or equipment
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime
• Provide manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs
• Support Production Technicians by assisting them in troubleshooting complex machine and process issues
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Work with the quality team to perform root‑cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues
• Design or source manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Produce documentation, work instructions, and training materials for shop‑floor use
• Maintain product and process databases by writing programs and entering data
• Coordinate new product introductions with multidisciplinary teams
• Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new equipment, materials, and processes
• Other duties as assigned