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Bay City, MI

Manufacturing Engineer


Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on, driven Manufacturing Engineer to help optimize and scale our production operations. This role is critical in designing, improving, and sustaining efficient manufacturing processes across multiple production areas. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, quality, and continuous improvement teams to drive performance, implement best practices, and support a culture of operational excellence.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


What You’ll Do

  • Drive continuous improvement across machining, impregnation, purification, coatings, inspection, and packaging operations
  • Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
  • Support and lead automation initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manual processes
  • Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and workmanship standards
  • Partner with production leadership to ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and manufacturing readiness for released products
  • Own and maintain manufacturing documentation including drawings, process procedures, and revisions
  • Utilize manufacturing data (CMM reports, process capability, machinist measurements) to monitor performance and drive improvements
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional meetings to support operational growth and alignment
  • Champion Lean manufacturing principles and help build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
  • Support training initiatives to elevate quality and operational standards across the facility
  • Manage assigned projects using tools like MS Project to ensure timelines and deliverables are met
  • Identify, recommend, and document process improvements in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement team


What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
  • 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering role
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Experience working in machining environments; exposure to chemical processing is a plus
  • Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and PFMEA methodologies preferred
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach


Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and efficiency
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Exposure to a variety of processes and technologies across the operation
  • Career growth potential within engineering and operations

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