Manufacturing Engineer

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Business Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and own processes that produce safe, high-quality products efficiently. You will lead problem solving, root cause analysis, and standardization to reduce defects, eliminate waste, and improve flow across the value stream.

You will define process sequences, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and material flow; lead new product launches from a manufacturing perspective, and establish process

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement manufacturing processes, standard work, routings, and labor standards for components and assemblies (wood, metal, upholstery, finishing, packaging)
• Define process sequences, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and material flow; lead new product launches from a manufacturing perspective
• Establish process controls (control plans, poka-yoke, inspection points, capability targets) and partner with Quality to build quality into the process
• Monitor key indicators (defect rates, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, cycle time) and take corrective action
• Lead structured problem solving (A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, root cause analysis) and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and variation
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and takt-based production planning
• Partner cross-functionally, provide design-for-manufacturability input, train supervisors and operators, and support maintenance with troubleshooting, PMs, and spare parts
• Own the processes and equipment within your value stream

Job description

Our customer is looking for a hands-on, data-driven Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and own the processes that produce safe, high-quality products efficiently and consistently. You'll lead problem solving, root cause analysis, and standardization to reduce defects, eliminate waste, and improve flow across the value stream.

What You'll Do

• Design, document, and implement manufacturing processes, standard work, routings, and labor standards for components and assemblies (wood, metal, upholstery, finishing, packaging)
• Define process sequences, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and material flow; lead new product launches from a manufacturing perspective
• Establish process controls (control plans, poka-yoke, inspection points, capability targets) and partner with Quality to build quality into the process
• Monitor key indicators (defect rates, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, cycle time) and take corrective action
• Lead structured problem solving (A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, root cause analysis) and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and variation
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and takt-based production planning
• Partner cross-functionally, provide design-for-manufacturability input, train supervisors and operators, and support maintenance with troubleshooting, PMs, and spare parts
• Own the processes and equipment within your value stream