Manufacturing Engineer

Héroux-Devtek•Livonia, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and improves the integrated systems and processes that bring Beaver's precision aerospace components — including ballscrews, actuators, and motion-control assemblies — from design intent to production execution. This role takes ownership of manufacturing methods, operations sheets, and day-to-day production concerns, and operates at the intersection of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain. The successful candidate is autonomous, proactive, and intellectually curious — someone who picks up new product lines quickly, asks the right questions, and owns end-to-end problems, regardless of where they originate. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected and is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering.
Background in aerospace, automotive, or another regulated precision-manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with engineering and production software, such as MS Office,SoildWorks, AutoCAD, and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
Strong cross-functional communication skills — comfortable engaging design engineers, machinists and operators, suppliers, and customers.
Self-directed and autonomous; able to ramp quickly on new product lines and processes with limited handholding.
Intellectually curious — actively asks questions, surfaces issues early, and engages with the work rather than waiting to be told.
Adaptable across varied scope of work — comfortable shifting between design support, process development, and floor-level troubleshooting as priorities change.
ITAR eligibility — must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with ballscrews, actuators, or other precision motion-control products.
Strong product design background — has owned or contributed meaningfully to the design of precision mechanical components and brings that perspective into manufacturing process development.
Experience operating in an AS9100 and/or NADCAP-accredited environment.
Working knowledge of GD&T, low-volume / high-mix precision machining, or aerospace-grade process planning.
A track record of quickly ramping on new product lines — for example, applying learning from one motion-control product family to others.
Owns problems end-to-end and takes initiative across functional boundaries to drive issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing methods, processes, and operations sheets for precision aerospace components, ensuring smooth flow from design intent to production execution.
Partner with the Design and R&D team to ensure designs are manufacturable, surfacing process risks early and translating engineering specifications into floor-ready instructions.
Analyze product specifications against manufacturing guidelines to establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products.
Handle daily manufacturing concerns on the floor, including troubleshooting production issues and implementing procedures for the disposition of discrepant material in coordination with Quality.
Meet regularly with Beaver staff to discuss current repair and production activities and collaborate with staff engineers to resolve production problems in a manner that maximizes product reliability and minimizes cost.
Develop and maintain labor utilization standards, cost analyses, and production efficiency metrics to maximize use of personnel, material, and facility resources.
Issue and review engineering change orders to maintain currency of drawings and process documentation and document production problems and resolutions.
Apply mathematical and analytical methods to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Estimate production costs and evaluate the manufacturing impact of proposed product or process design changes, reviewing findings with leadership to control, prevent, and eliminate waste.
Design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace using drafting tools and CAD software to implement efficient production methods.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, and orders to maintain working knowledge of manufacturing methods and activities across product lines.
Confer with vendors, customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal staff on technical concerns, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and process improvements.
Contact customers to discuss product concerns and make technical suggestions or modifications to products or production methods.
Coordinate with Supply Chain on the return of defective materials and the procurement of outside services, materials, or equipment as needed.
Represent Beaver at occasional supplier visits and industry tradeshows.

Benefits

Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
9 paid holidays
A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs