Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)
About The Position
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with 1-3 years of experience leading capital or process improvement projects in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. This is a plant-based, operations-focused role, not a design-only position. The Mechanical Engineer will own and lead capital improvement and reliability projects across slitting, shipping, receiving, and maintenance operations. This role is responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety, equipment reliability, product quality, and throughput. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and leadership teams reporting to the Operations Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
- Demonstrated experience leading capital or equipment-related projects from concept through implementation
- Hands-on experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, automated equipment)
- Ability to reliably commute to the work location in Taylor, Michigan
Nice To Haves
- Experience in steel processing, coil handling, slitting, blanking, or similar continuous manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards
- Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, or OEE dashboards
- Experience working in Lean manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Own capital projects from concept through execution, including scope development, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and training
- Lead structured problem-solving initiatives (A3, 8D, PDCA, SMED) to address downtime, scrap, and process inefficiencies
- Analyze maintenance and production data to identify root causes and implement preventive actions
- Partner with Maintenance and Production to improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, OSHA regulations, and EH&S policies
- Participate in Gemba walks, audits, and process validations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is not provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
