Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & CAD

Dextech; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dextech in Dexter, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across departments including cold forming, heat treatment, quality, and packaging.

You will design layouts and fixtures, reverse engineer components, and retrofit equipment while ensuring safe operation and regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration with managers and operators is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with FMEA, APQP and PPAPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design test fixtures and part guides to support the manufacturing process.
• Reverse engineer machine parts for fabrication, repairs and improvements.
• Interface with primary and maintenance staff to diagnose and resolve issues including continuous improvements.
• Work with primary to improve organization and maintain 5S principles.
• Schedule and track service and part orders for machines and plant functions.
• Create layouts for new equipment and changes to existing equipment in AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Windows OS, AutoCAD, MS Office and Plex ERP.

Skills

Process development

AutoCAD

5S principles

Project management

GD&T

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plex ERP

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Dextech in Dexter, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across departments including cold forming, heat treatment, quality, and packaging.

You will design layouts and fixtures, reverse engineer components, and retrofit equipment while ensuring safe operation and regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration with managers and operators is required.