Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Innovator for Refrigeration

Marvel Refrigeration; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance, short and long-term DI

Tuition reimbursement

Ten paid holidays

Jeans-casual dress code

Job summary

Composition Brands, which includes U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support premium refrigeration product lines and drive operational excellence. The role links engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to ensure production efficiency and cost control.

The engineer will oversee process development for U.S.-manufactured portfolios across the brands, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate across plants to optimize

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced assembly or production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on ability to function in an assembly environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• 3D CAD modeling capabilities, with SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee manufacturing engineering initiatives supporting production, process improvement, and operational excellence across the facility.
• Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process controls to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead the coordination of production staff training, ensuring training is completed, documented, and effective while partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support workforce development.
• Serve as the manufacturing lead for new product introductions, engineering changes (ECNs), and product launches, ensuring seamless implementation into production.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant efficiencies; develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Lead manufacturing support for fabrication operations, including equipment transitions, new equipment installations, process validation, and optimization to ensure minimal disruption and maximum operational performance.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.
• Conduct time studies, analyze labor and production efficiencies, and develop recommendations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize staffing.
• Oversee communication and implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring timely execution and effective communication throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Support and actively participate in new product development by validating manufacturability, building pilot units, and optimizing production flow prior to launch.
• Develop capital equipment plans, prepare cost justifications, and lead the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing and fabrication equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Composition Brands, which includes U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support premium refrigeration product lines and drive operational excellence. The role links engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to ensure production efficiency and cost control.

The engineer will oversee process development for U.S.-manufactured portfolios across the brands, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate across plants to optimize