Manufacturing Engineer

Landscape Forms • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Forms is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, new product development, equipment investments, and manufacturing projects. The role focuses on identifying ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency and quality, and lower costs while helping ensure high-quality products are manufactured effectively.

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with production teams and collaborates with Product Engineering, Design, engineers, production associates, and suppliers. The position evaluates workflows, facility layouts, capacity, and manufacturing processes; researches and evaluates equipment, tooling, and technologies; and manages improvement projects from concept and cost justification through implementation. It also supports new product transitions into production, troubleshoots manufacturing challenges, and develops documentation, operator instructions, and best practices to sustain improvements.

This is a primarily onsite position in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The first-shift production schedule runs Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour shifts. A traditional Monday-through-Friday schedule is also available, with some flexibility based on business and team needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and an interest in improving efficiency, quality, and overall production performance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply practical problem-solving to manufacturing challenges.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills, with a hands-on approach to working alongside production teams.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or a related technical manufacturing role; this experience is preferred.
• Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, or other metalworking processes.
• Experience with capital equipment projects, tooling development, automation, or new product introductions.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, GD&T, or capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and lower costs using Lean principles and practical problem-solving.
• Work with production teams to assess workflows, facility layouts, capacity, and manufacturing processes and develop effective, sustainable solutions.
• Research and evaluate equipment, tooling, and technologies, and manage improvement projects from concept and cost justification through implementation.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to support successful transitions of new products into production.
• Partner with production associates, engineers, and suppliers to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop solutions that balance safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, operator instructions, and best practices to standardize processes and sustain improvements.

Benefits

• Quarterly QUEST profit-sharing opportunities based on company performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees beginning on their first day.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Family and parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level