Manufacturing Engineer I

Keel•Saginaw, MI

24d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports manufacturing engineering activities related to product design, steel processing, fabrication, and assembly. The role assists with manufacturing documentation, production processes, and alignment of manufacturing requirements with product design intent. Working with engineering, production, quality, and project teams, the engineer applies and develops manufacturing engineering knowledge while supporting process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and safe operations. The position includes developing work packages and routings in ERP software, using CAD tools, supporting material takeoffs and cutting-machine programming, reviewing design documentation, and helping production teams resolve manufacturing issues. The role also builds familiarity with product construction, manufacturing processes, and shop operations, and participates in continuous improvement and departmental development initiatives. Travel between facilities may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or a related field from an accredited college, university, or technical school is preferred.
At least 1 year of related engineering or manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic experience or coursework using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Basic experience or coursework using AutoCAD.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively under guidance while developing technical skills.
Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate with coworkers and support cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, shop operations, and production workflows.
Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with engineering software tools.
Ability to travel between facilities as needed.
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, pull, push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, or kneel regularly.
May need to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; weights exceeding 50 pounds require mechanical means to maneuver.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of fabrication and assembly practices.
Exposure to ERP systems, production planning, or shop floor operations through coursework, internship, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing work packages that define operation sequences, part routings, and product structures within ERP software.
Support manufacturing engineering activities involving fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
Use CAD software to create or modify engineering drawings and assist with fixture or tooling designs.
Assist with material takeoffs to identify project raw materials, processes, and hardware.
Support cutting-machine programming using nesting software under guidance.
Review design documentation and help ensure specifications and requirements are incorporated into manufacturing work packages.
Work with production teams to support fabrication and assembly processes.
Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing process improvements.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and other internal departments to support project requirements.
Develop familiarity with product construction, manufacturing processes, and shop operations.
Participate in continuous improvement and departmental development initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.