Manufacturing Engineer

JMJ PHILLIP; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP in Zeeland, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and support cost-effective operations across production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams.

You will drive continuous improvement with data-driven methods, develop standardized work, and collaborate on equipment, tooling and new production methods to reduce waste and downtime while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and process improvement principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering, manufacturing, and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Implement process improvements using data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on new processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods.
• Support equipment and process implementation, validation, and optimization.
• Assist with production capacity planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Work with quality teams to identify root causes of manufacturing and quality issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor process performance and use manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote safe manufacturing practices and ensure processes align with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, process reviews, and initiatives designed to improve workplace safety.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation remain accurate and compliant.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Engineering drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis software

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, and support the development and implementation of effective manufacturing solutions. This role will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve manufacturing challenges, and support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

Position Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Implement process improvements using data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.

Production & Engineering Support

• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on new processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods.
• Support equipment and process implementation, validation, and optimization.
• Assist with production capacity planning and process improvement initiatives.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Work with quality teams to identify root causes of manufacturing and quality issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor process performance and use manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote safe manufacturing practices and ensure processes align with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, process reviews, and initiatives designed to improve workplace safety.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation remain accurate and compliant.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and process improvement principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering, manufacturing, and data analysis software.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• Project Management certification such as PMP.
• Other relevant engineering or manufacturing certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Salary Range: $100,000–$115,000 annually.
• Opportunity to improve manufacturing processes and production performance.
• Collaborative environment working with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful manufacturing projects involving process optimization, equipment, quality, and efficiency.
• A role with measurable impact on productivity, quality, cost, and overall manufacturing performance.

Why Zeeland?

Zeeland offers a strong environment for manufacturing professionals looking to apply engineering expertise in a hands-on production setting. This opportunity provides the chance to contribute to process improvement, operational efficiency, and manufacturing excellence while collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.