Steel Manufacturing Engineer – Start-Up & Process Optimization

Kaidi-LLC; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

IRA with matching

Job summary

Kaidi LLC in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-moving startup environment. You will optimize steel fabrication, powder coating, and assembly operations, select equipment, and establish processes to launch our new facility.

Work closely with design, operations, and quality teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards of precision. Expect hands-on problem solving and opportunities to influence process design and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in steel furniture manufacturing is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of lean tools, principles, and methodology
• Proficiency in reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/diagrams
• Analytical thinker with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills who has proven capability in driving results
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity, with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance
• Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors
• Identify issues and implement solutions for the manufacturing process or equipment
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs
• Support Production Technicians by assisting them in troubleshooting complex machine and process issues
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Work with the quality team to perform root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues
• Design or source manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Produce documentation, work instructions, and training materials for shop floor use
• Maintain product and process databases by writing programs and entering data
• Coordinate new product introductions with multidisciplinary teams
• Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new equipment, materials, and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean tools

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Robotics

Job description

Kaidi LLC in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-moving startup environment. You will optimize steel fabrication, powder coating, and assembly operations, select equipment, and establish processes to launch our new facility.

Work closely with design, operations, and quality teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards of precision. Expect hands-on problem solving and opportunities to influence process design and tooling.