Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Fabrication (Hands-On)

Location: Marne, MI
Schedule: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 5+ years preferred

Why This Role Is Different
This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role in a metal fabrication environment where your ideas don’t sit in a slide deck — they get built, tested, and implemented on the shop floor. You’ll work closely with operations, quality, and leadership to solve real production problems tied to quality, cost, productivity, and delivery .
If you like being in the middle of the action, partnering with operators, and owning improvements from idea to implementation — this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and implement process and design improvements that increase quality, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Lead data-driven problem solving using root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Complete ROI analysis for equipment, tooling, and process investments
• Develop and implement testing procedures for products and processes
• Participate in and support FMEAs and design-for-manufacturability efforts
• Establish and improve engineering and operational standards
• Support new equipment, tooling, and operation start-ups
• Partner directly with operations, engineering, and quality teams — this is a highly collaborative role
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support on the shop floor as needed

Environment You’ll Work In

• Metal fabrication shop with fiber lasers, forming operations, and welding
• Fixture and tooling design exposure (experience is a plus)
• Mix of continuous improvement and new projects
• Fast-paced environment with changing priorities — no two days are the same

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical mindset with the ability to identify root causes and design practical solutions
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Effective communicator who can work with engineers, operators, and office staff
• Hands-on, servant leadership mindset — we solve problems with people, not at them
• Self-motivated and accountable from concept through implementation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years experience in a Manufacturing / Process / Industrial Engineering role
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems

Nice to Have

• Fixture and tooling design experience
• Metal fabrication experience (lasers, forming, welding)

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• You’ve led and implemented multiple process improvements with measurable impact
• You’re a trusted problem-solver on the shop floor
• Engineering standards and processes are stronger because of your work
• Your ideas are being implemented — not stuck waiting for approval

Interested? Apply now and let’s talk about how you can make an impact.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance