Process Design Engineer

CELO USA is looking for a Process Design Engineer to strengthen our manufacturing team. This role is key to ensuring robust cold heading processes, reliable tooling design, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Location ; Kentwood Mi 49512

1st Shift ; Mon-Fri, 8:00Am-4:30Pm.

Pay; $20.00 to $30.00 Per hour (based on experience)

We are looking for someone who wants to learn and master the design of tooling used to create the shapes required in cold heading , while also taking an active role in improving factory processes and supporting day-to-day production needs. This person will work closely with production, quality, tooling, and suppliers to keep the factory running efficiently and competitively.

Main responsibilities

• Learn, develop, and optimize tooling design for cold heading processes , ensuring the shapes and geometries required for each part can be produced reliably and efficiently.

• Design tooling and define manufacturing processes for new parts, including heading and other related operations, with focus on stability, efficiency, and tooling cost reduction .

• Review and improve tooling design for current parts together with production and workshop teams.

• Support production in troubleshooting tooling and process issues, helping solve problems quickly and effectively when parts are not running as expected.

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement , including:

  • reducing setup times,

  • improving machine performance,

  • optimizing feeding systems,

  • improving vibrating bowls and part flow,

  • increasing overall production efficiency.

• Evaluate part feasibility for new customer requests, including production difficulty, tooling implications, and most suitable manufacturing approach.

• Work with suppliers to negotiate, source, and purchase tooling and technical items needed to keep operations running smoothly.

• Coordinate with internal teams including Production, Quality, Sales, and Tooling to improve product manufacturability and production performance.

• Promote standardized solutions aligned with CELO standards whenever possible.

Profile

• Engineering background preferred.

• Interest in or experience with cold heading, tooling design, and manufacturing processes .

• Strong willingness to learn the technical side of tooling design for forming parts in cold heading .

• Hands-on mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience in process improvement within a manufacturing environment is highly valued.

• Comfortable working closely with equipment, operators, workshop teams, and external suppliers.

• Ability to combine technical analysis with practical execution on the shop floor.

• CAD knowledge is a plus.

• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing tooling or technical purchases is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company support

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Quarterly bonus program

• And more