Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Entry Level

Vicksburg, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position, referred to internally as an Engineer In Training, is designed to provide new graduates with exposure to various departments to determine where they excel. The contract lasts one year with the potential for extension, but the entire program runs for three years. Upon completion of the program, participants will work with leadership to identify the best long-term department based on preferences, data, and business needs. Participants will rotate through three main departments: molding, assembly, and paint assembly. They will collaborate with engineering management and senior-level engineers to develop competencies in each area.

Responsibilities

• Apply the fundamentals of molding, assembly, paint assembly, machining, and machine tool technologies to manufacture and alter machine components.
• Help eliminate waste throughout all aspects of the production process by using company-provided tools, from the conception of a new part to the final customer.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Develop and maintain plant floor layout and processes.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to cost savings and efficiencies.
• Assemble complete fixtures using machined and purchased sub-components and systems.
• Develop and maintain a functional understanding of machine safety standards and practices.
• Select, document, and assemble pneumatic systems.
• Perform electrical and mechanical installations, start-ups, and commissioning for new and existing fixtures requiring engineering change work in the tool room or on the floor.
• Participate in design reviews and department development meetings for input on robustness and manufacturing improvements.
• Interface with internal and external designers, plant engineering, and other staff members.
• Develop and maintain best practices and machine standards.
• Create and alter existing designs and BOMs for engineering changes.
• Assist with PFEMA for upcoming projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
• Graduated in 2022, 2023, or expected graduation in 2024.
• High initiative and a proactive attitude, verified through references.
• Internship experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in plastics, molding, assembly, or paint.

Nice-to-haves

• Plastics experience.
• Experience within molding, assembly, or paint processes.

Benefits

• 10 days PTO
• 6 standard holidays
• Access to Udemy after 6 months
• Monthly performance reviews
• Potential for a 3% pay increase based on performance reviews every 6 months during the rotational program.
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)