Manufacturing Project Engineer

Pettibone; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Training program

Safe work environment

Job summary

Pettibone is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer for Baraga, Michigan to support facility, equipment, infrastructure, and manufacturing improvement projects on the Operations team. The role blends engineering with hands-on problem solving in collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, EHS, and operations to keep manufacturing safe, efficient, and reliable.

You will plan projects, solve facility and equipment challenges, and turn good ideas into real improvements on the floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Experience managing facility, capital improvement, equipment, infrastructure or manufacturing-improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and facility-related engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Support production readiness for new product development and scalability.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and status updates.
• Manage capital improvement projects, contractor work, bid packages, proposals, and project documentation.
• Support facility and maintenance systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers, steam).
• Coordinate equipment installations, facility changes, utility tie-ins, shutdowns, and layout updates.
• Partner with production teams to reduce downtime and improve manufacturing flow.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost-reduction, energy efficiency, and root-cause problem-solving.
• Maintain facility documentation including drawings, SOPs, permits, and maintenance records.
• Support safety and OSHA/environmental compliance; participate in audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pettibone is hiring a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support facility, equipment, infrastructure, and manufacturing improvement projects on their Operations team in Baraga, Michigan.

If you like projects that are part engineering, part problem-solving, and part “let’s make this work better” ---this may be a great fit for you. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working with production teams, contractors, maintenance, quality, EHS, and operations to keep manufacturing running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You help plan projects, solve facility and equipment challenges, improve processes, and turn good ideas into real improvements on the floor.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage (employee and family plans available).
• Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and volunteer time---just to name a few).
• Full-time position with schedule flexibility (M-F 8am-4:30pm, or a flexible 4-day/10-hour schedule).
• Great onboarding and training program.
• A safe, team-oriented, fun work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead manufacturing and facility-related engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Support production preparedness for new product development (full models and sub-systems).
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and status updates.
• Manage capital improvement projects, contractor work, bid packages, proposals, and project documentation.
• Support facility and maintenance systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers, and steam systems).
• Coordinate equipment installations, facility changes, utility tie-ins, shutdowns, and layout updates.
• Partner with production teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and support smoother manufacturing flow.
• Help drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, energy efficiency, and root cause problem-solving.
• Maintain facility documentation including drawings, SOPs, permits, and maintenance records.
• Support safety and OSHA/environmental compliance; participate in audits/corrective action activities.
• Keep projects moving by communicating clearly, staying organized, and building strong working relationships.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing facility, capital improvement, equipment, infrastructure, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, industrial utility systems, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, project schedules, and manufacturing facility systems.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while working independently and collaboratively.
• PMP certification, project management training, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, energy management, sustainability, or cost-reduction experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel, as needed.

ARE YOU READY

to build something better?