Manufacturing Engineer

JMJ Phillip Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to optimize production processes, material flow, automation, and equipment launches. You will work across Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience; hands-on with robotics, machining, automated equipment; SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience; and background in high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with robotics, machining, automated equipment, or equipment launches.
• Background in industrial engineering with mechanical engineering knowledge preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience supporting new equipment, project launches, and program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support production goals, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Analyze material flow, handling, storage, staging, and facility layouts; develop layout solutions using CAD.
• Identify equipment, tooling, labor, and other resources required for new and existing processes.
• Support capital projects, equipment installation, vendor coordination, and production start-ups.
• Create and maintain routings, BOMs, PFMEAs/FMEAs, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and assist suppliers/partners with process launches and improvements.
• Maintain customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Support APQP activities and new program implementation.
• Establish and coordinate preventive maintenance activities for production equipment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and cost reduction.

Skills

Robotics

Machining

Automated equipment

Part handling

Washing

Equipment launches

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

An established manufacturer of engineered metal components is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

About the Role:

The individual in this role will support manufacturing operations by developing and optimizing processes for material flow, automation, part handling, washing, packaging, and production equipment. This role will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support new product and equipment launches.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support production goals, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Analyze material flow, handling, storage, staging, and facility layouts; develop layout solutions using CAD.
• Identify equipment, tooling, labor, and other resources required for new and existing processes.
• Support capital projects, equipment installation, vendor coordination, and production start-ups.
• Create and maintain routings, BOMs, PFMEAs/FMEAs, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and assist suppliers/partners with process launches and improvements.
• Maintain customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Support APQP activities and new program implementation.
• Establish and coordinate preventive maintenance activities for production equipment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and cost reduction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics, machining, automated equipment, part handling, washing, or equipment launches.
• Background in industrial engineering with mechanical engineering knowledge preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience in metal stamping, parts washing, or high‑volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience supporting new equipment, project launches, and program implementation.