Manufacturing Engineer Metal Fabrication (Hands-On)

Location: Marne, MI
Schedule: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 5+ years preferred

Why This Role Is Different
This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role in a metal fabrication environment where your ideas don’t sit in a slide deck — they get built, tested, and implemented on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with operations, quality, and leadership to solve real production problems tied to quality, cost, productivity, and delivery.
If you like being in the middle of the action, partnering with operators, and owning improvements from idea to implementation — this role is for you.

• Identify and implement process and design improvements that increase quality, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Lead data-driven problem solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Complete ROI analysis for equipment, tooling, and process investments
• Develop and implement testing procedures for products and processes
• Participate in and support FMEAs and design-for-manufacturability efforts
• Establish and improve engineering and operational standards
• Support new equipment, tooling, and operation start-ups
• Partner directly with operations, engineering, and quality teams — this is a highly collaborative role
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support on the shop floor as needed

• Metal fabrication shop with fiber lasers, forming operations, and welding
• Fixture and tooling design exposure (experience is a plus)
• Mix of continuous improvement and new projects
• Fast-paced environment with changing priorities — no two days are the same

• Strong mechanical mindset with the ability to identify root causes and design practical solutions
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Effective communicator who can work with engineers, operators, and office staff
• Hands-on, servant leadership mindset — we solve problems with people, not at them
• Self-motivated and accountable from concept through implementation

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years experience in a Manufacturing / Process / Industrial Engineering role
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems

• Fixture and tooling design experience
• Metal fabrication experience (lasers, forming, welding)

• You’ve led and implemented multiple process improvements with measurable impact
• You’re a trusted problem-solver on the shop floor
• Engineering standards and processes are stronger because of your work
• Your ideas are being implemented — not stuck waiting for approval

Interested? Apply now and let’s talk about how you can make an impact.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance