Manufacturing Engineer — Lean PD&L & Product Launch

Steelcase; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking a PD&L engineer to apply engineering principles to product development and launches at our manufacturing site. You will support cost estimates, PFMEA, PPAP submissions, and standard work documentation while partnering with operations to ensure a successful handoff from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, a four-year engineering degree, and hands-on lean manufacturing knowledge across multiple disciplines; strong communication is

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Apply PD&L principles to product development and launches.
• Lead manufacturing-site activities to meet project schedules.
• Provide cost estimates, PFMEA, PPAP submissions, and standard work documentation.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to ensure a smooth handoff to production.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Cross-cultural

Independent work

Organization

Process analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Equipment knowledge

Education

4 year degree in engineering

Tools

Windchill

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Steelcase is seeking a PD&L engineer to apply engineering principles to product development and launches at our manufacturing site. You will support cost estimates, PFMEA, PPAP submissions, and standard work documentation while partnering with operations to ensure a successful handoff from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, a four-year engineering degree, and hands-on lean manufacturing knowledge across multiple disciplines; strong communication is