Manufacturing Engineer: Product Launch & Lean Improvement

Steelcase Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcase Inc. is seeking a PD&L Engineer to apply engineering principles to product development and launch at the Grand Rapids site. You will lead activities with manufacturing teams, ensure quality standards, and support project handoffs from concept to production.

The role requires 4-year engineering education, lean experience, and familiarity with Windchill and SAP. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential in a global workplace.

Qualifications

• 4 year engineering degree required.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing to influence cost and quality.
• Proficiency with Windchill and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to product development and launch across manufacturing.
• Provide cost estimates, PPAP submissions, PFMEA, and standard work documentation.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to ensure successful launches and handoffs.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external teams across time zones.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

SAP

Windchill

Excel

Education

4 year engineering degree

Tools

Windchill

SAP

Excel

Job description

Steelcase Inc. is seeking a PD&L Engineer to apply engineering principles to product development and launch at the Grand Rapids site. You will lead activities with manufacturing teams, ensure quality standards, and support project handoffs from concept to production.

The role requires 4-year engineering education, lean experience, and familiarity with Windchill and SAP. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential in a global workplace.