Manufacturing Engineer – Sprinklers & Valves Production

Viking; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and continuously improve processes and equipment for sprinkler and valve manufacturing in Hastings, MI. You will lead projects, design or improve processes, and support capital equipment decisions to optimize production.

The role requires strong problem-solving, GD&T knowledge, and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with familiarity across CNC, robotics, CAD tools, and LEAN concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T, datum dimensioning, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, stamping, robotics, CAD tools, pneumatic circuits, LEAN concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sprinkler and valve component designs for manufacturability.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects to scope, time, and budget.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Support capital equipment selection, tooling, and runoff.
• Analyze production data and establish priority actions for improvements.
• Create and revise drawings for equipment, tooling, and gauges.
• Train and guide production staff and interns.

Skills

GDT & tolerance

Project management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CNC knowledge

Robotics

Pneumatic circuits

Job description

Viking is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and continuously improve processes and equipment for sprinkler and valve manufacturing in Hastings, MI. You will lead projects, design or improve processes, and support capital equipment decisions to optimize production.

The role requires strong problem-solving, GD&T knowledge, and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with familiarity across CNC, robotics, CAD tools, and LEAN concepts.