Manufacturing Engineer

Oakwood Group; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

13 Paid Holidays

Family-Owned Company Culture

Collaborative Team Environment

Visible Impact

Job summary

Oakwood Group, in Taylor, MI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help elevate efficiency, quality and safety at the plant. The role partners with Engineering, Production and Maintenance to enhance manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

You will lead root-cause analysis, support new programs, develop and refine documentation, and promote safety, quality and efficiency through hands-on problem solving and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or substantial manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, vision systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading projects, conducting time studies, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes using Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support new program launches and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide technical support.
• Develop and improve manufacturing documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Lean & CI

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

Vision systems

Job description

Taylor, MI (9755 Inkster Rd.) | In-Office | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Build Better Processes. Drive Continuous Improvement. Make an Impact.

Oakwood Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about solving problems, improving processes, and supporting operational excellence. In this role, you'll partner with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to enhance manufacturing performance, support new programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.

As a family-owned company, we're committed to Creating and Promoting Excellence, Always being the Customer's First Choice, and Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork, innovation, and customer focus matter, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Improve manufacturing processes using Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support new program launches and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide technical support.
• Develop and improve manufacturing documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or substantial manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, vision systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading projects, conducting time studies, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively across teams.

Why Join Oakwood Group?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Family-Owned Company Culture
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunities to Make a Visible Impact