Manufacturing Engineer

Davita Inc.; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Associate to Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Kentwood, Michigan. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the introduction of new products, enhancing existing procedures, and ensuring optimal manufacturing processes. This position calls for a highly skilled engineer with a solid technical background and expertise in lean manufacturing practices, ready to make significant contributions in a collaborative operations network.

Qualifications

• 4 year technical degree or equivalent education in relevant engineering fields.
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing and process improvement.
• Experience in design and purchase of new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new products into the facility.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for improvement.
• Provide product and process support for manufacturing areas.

Skills

Analysis skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Productivity improvement techniques

Economics and financial analysis

Documentation of process specifications

Education

4-year technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

6 Sigma

TQM

Job description

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Kentwood

Office Location: 4380 52nd street - - - - -

Date posted: 28-May-2025

Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

We are hiring Associate to Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead and provide ongoing support through our manufacturing life cycle!

What You Will Be Doing:

With general direction, will lead the introduction of new products into the facility, improve productivity and profitability of existing production procedures, and provide ongoing support through the manufacturing life cycle. Acts as a technical expert in process technology

Improvements: Independently, with innovation and creativity, evaluates manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs to increase productivity and profitability. Through justifications and evaluations, identifies prime areas for improvement. Tracks expenditures to ensure outlays are within budgeted amounts. Identifies, reduces, and eliminates worker exposure(s) to ergonomic stress(es) in the work place.

Floor Support: Provides timely product and process support for any manufacturing area to diagnose problems, identify and implement solutions to minimize interruptions to production.

Special Projects: Leads the implementation of significant product, process, Cost reduction or other corporate change initiatives being introduced into the plant.

Strategic/Manufacturing Planning: Provides advanced research to introduce/integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company

Your future team:

You will be part of large and collaborative operations network at Steelcase.

Who You Are:

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Very strong analysis skills: process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools.
• Internal and external quality support/management
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing techniques: flow, PQ, equipment reliability, and set up reduction.
• Knowledge of material handling
• Productivity improvement techniques: RCI's
• Economics and financial analysis
• Ability to document process, functional specifications, etc.
• Desirable experience in working or applying Automation, visual systems, IIOT, etc.
• Experience in design, specification, purchase, and installation of new equipment
• Knowledge of simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping
• Occupational Bio Mechanics/Human Factors Engineering
• Desirable experience in applying solving methods Techniques (6 Sigma, TQM etc.)

Required Skills and Competencies

• 4 year technical degree or equivalent education Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic, Electrical or similar engineering fields.
• Desirable experience in Metal mechanics.
• Desirable experience in product costing calculation.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours

Who We Are:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

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