Manufacturing Engineer: Assembly & Automation

Summit Polymers; Sturgis, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Michigan is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on assembly of injection molded plastic parts for automotive interior trim and center consoles. You will provide technical support to production teams with a focus on operational excellence.

The role involves coordinating with product development and manufacturing leaders, developing standardized work, validating assembly equipment, and driving kaizen improvements to accelerate throughput and quality while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical discipline, or 5 years automotive manufacturing or assembly machine supplier experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Omron PLC programming.
• Basic machine shop skills and ability to fabricate simple components.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic prints.
• Experience with SolidWorks eDrawings for sectioning and measurement.
• Knowledge of plastic welding processes (sonic, vibration, hot plate, IR).
• Knowledge of secondary decoration processes (hot stamping, pad printing, laser etching/marking).
• Knowledge of sensors and vision systems for robust assembly machines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication; independent thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly machine activities for new product launches.
• Develop standardized work, machine quotes, capacity analysis and cell layouts.
• Participate in design reviews and machine validation runs.
• Collaborate with packaging teams to ensure safe, defect-free transport of parts.
• Develop and write standardized work Instructions for safe, quality assembly.
• Lead engineering changes to assembly machines (electrical, pneumatic, PLC, sensors).
• Assist maintenance with preventive maintenance planning.
• Support production to improve efficiency, quality, and safety using kaizen tools.

Job description

Summit Polymers in Michigan is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on assembly of injection molded plastic parts for automotive interior trim and center consoles. You will provide technical support to production teams with a focus on operational excellence.

The role involves coordinating with product development and manufacturing leaders, developing standardized work, validating assembly equipment, and driving kaizen improvements to accelerate throughput and quality while