Lifecycle Engineer

Landscape Forms•Kalamazoo, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifecycle Engineer improves and supports existing products manufactured at Landscape Forms’ Kalamazoo facility. The role leads continuous improvement initiatives and develops practical engineering solutions to enhance product performance, quality, manufacturability, safety, and cost efficiency. It also provides hands-on support to Manufacturing by troubleshooting production challenges and implementing engineering changes. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external partners. It involves managing engineering improvement projects; creating and modifying SolidWorks models, drawings, parts, assemblies, and specifications; conducting tolerance stack-up analysis; and participating in prototype development, product testing, and design validation. The role is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is primarily onsite, with an expectation of working onsite three to five days per week. Some flexibility may be available depending on project and team needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience and/or a strong technical background.
Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measuring equipment, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, including metal fabrication, sheet metal, welded assemblies, steel, aluminum, wood, plastics, castings, and composite materials.
Foundational project management skills, including the ability to independently coordinate engineering projects, manage timelines, and follow through on deliverables.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including investigating challenges, identifying root causes, and developing practical solutions.
Understanding of design for manufacturability, product quality, and continuous improvement principles.
Collaborative and service-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, and other departments.
Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and explain technical information clearly.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks certifications.
Familiarity with quality engineering tools such as FMEA, capability studies, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Experience working with external engineering partners on specialized technical analysis or structural evaluations.
Experience identifying and implementing product improvements that result in measurable quality, efficiency, or cost savings.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, performance, manufacturability, safety, and cost efficiency.
Lead and manage engineering improvement projects, coordinating priorities, timelines, technical milestones, and cross-functional communication.
Partner with Manufacturing to troubleshoot production challenges, investigate product issues, and develop practical engineering solutions.
Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, parts, assemblies, and specifications using SolidWorks.
Evaluate and implement engineering changes while maintaining product functionality, design intent, and manufacturing requirements.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and participate in prototype development, product testing, and design validation.
Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external partners to evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and production solutions.
Brainstorm and evaluate engineering improvements, using problem-solving and technical analysis to recommend effective solutions.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and clearly communicate technical findings, project updates, challenges, and recommendations.