Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Equipment

Summit Polymers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Equipment to develop, manufacture, and assemble manual and automated assembly machines for global facilities. The role emphasizes electrical and mechanical controls, machine safety, and integration of sensors and servo systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, plant staff, and designers to improve fixture robustness and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science discipline.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience with electrical and mechanical controls.
• Experience with automated control systems in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply machining and machine tool fundamentals to manufacture and alter components.
• Assemble fixtures using machined and purchased sub components.
• Develop and maintain machine safety standards and related technologies.
• Install, start up, and commission new or existing fixtures on the Tool Room floor and at facilities.
• Integrate sensors, light curtains, pneumatics, servo controls, color and vision systems as required.
• Participate in design reviews and department development meetings for robustness and improvements.
• Interface with designers, plant engineering, and staff.
• Create and alter BOMs for engineering changes as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Wonderlic 50+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Equipment FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Corporate Tool Room

SUMMARY

This is a technical position responsible for the development, manufacturing, and assembly of manual and fully automated assembly machines for Summit Polymers manufacturing facilities both domestically and internationally located.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the following major tasks:

• Apply the fundamentals of machining and machine tool technologies to manufacture and alter machine components.
• Assemble complete fixtures using machined and purchased sub components and systems.
• Help develop and maintain a functional understanding of machine safety standards, practices, and requirements such as using light curtain and SRDV technology.
• Have a working knowledge of pneumatic systems, and apply that knowledge as needed to properly select, document, and assemble pneumatic systems as required.
• Perform electrical and mechanical installations, start-ups, and commissioning as needed for new fixtures, and existing fixtures that require EC work on the Tool Room floor, or at the various manufacturing facilities.
• Ability of integrating photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, light curtains, motor controls including servo technology, color and vision systems, and other technologies as directed by customer requirements and best practices.
• Participate as needed in design reviews, and department development meetings for input on robustness and manufacturing improvements, as well as adhering to fixture standards.
• Interfaces with internal and external designers, plant engineering, and other staff members.
• Develops and maintains best practices and machine standards.
• Create and alter existing designs and BOM’s for engineering changes as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related science discipline. 3-5 years of progressive experience working with electrical and mechanical controls, and be able to perform basic machine shop duties. Experience with automated control systems in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Proven problem solving skills, root cause analysis, and effective written and verbal communication are required. Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does require up to 10% travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.