Owner-Driven Manufacturing Engineer

Innotec Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Innotec Corporation is seeking an Engineer I or II to join our ESOP-owned manufacturing team in Zeeland, Michigan. You will own the performance of your assigned manufacturing area, troubleshoot technical challenges, and lead process improvements hands-on.

This role blends operations, product development, automation, and quality improvements, offering broad exposure and the chance to impact safety, delivery, and productivity on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field.
• 3-7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance of your assigned manufacturing area, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges involving equipment, processes, materials, and product performance.
• Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and processes to understand issues and implement practical solutions.
• Support daily production needs while driving longer-term improvement initiatives.
• Lead process optimization efforts that improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, delivering measurable business results.
• Support changeovers, startups, process development activities, and new product launches.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and leadership teams to solve problems and achieve business objectives.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, process standards, and controlled documents.
• Identify opportunities across the operation and take initiative to improve systems, processes, and results.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Hands-on problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial/Plastics Engineering

Job description

Innotec Corporation is seeking an Engineer I or II to join our ESOP-owned manufacturing team in Zeeland, Michigan. You will own the performance of your assigned manufacturing area, troubleshoot technical challenges, and lead process improvements hands-on.

This role blends operations, product development, automation, and quality improvements, offering broad exposure and the chance to impact safety, delivery, and productivity on the shop floor.