Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Controls

Seeking a motivated Electrical Controls Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in PLCs, for a direct hire opportunity in Walled Lake, MI. Our client is a growing family-owned growing coatings company known for its team-based environment, career growth opportunities, and family-friendly culture.

Position Summary – Manufacturing Engineer/Electrical Controls:

Design, analyze and manage the variables (materials, manpower, methodology, machines, and environment) that impact product quality process/material efficiency and recommend/implement improvement plans. Provide leadership for production troubleshooting and process/material optimization. Leads continuous process improvements. Interfaces with Customers, Vendors, Sales, Engineering, Customer Service, and Research & Development in preparation for new product trials and transitioning to manufacturing. This is a hands-on, in-person role. No supervisory duties. 

Position Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineer/Electrical Controls:

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Design detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow
• Research and develop new processes, equipment, and products
• Work with Sales, Research and Development, Operations, and Customers to improve current and new processes as well as new products
• Develop and implement cost-saving measures and quality control systems
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations
• Work with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, and equipment vendors to plan and coordinate activities concerned with the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Oversee installation of new equipment and participate in the install
• Work with Maintenance on maintaining machines
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Education Qualifications:

• BS Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Experience Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Proficient in using AutoCAD, Solidworks, data analysis programs, and related software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficient with NFPA processes – including, though not limited to, gas/electric/fire safety, blocks & vents
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery
• Experience two or more of the following:
  • mechanical design
  • thermal drying
  • chemical handling
  • industrial electrical

• PLC troubleshooting (PLC programing not required)

Additional Qualifications:

• Team player able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexible with work hours for all shifts and days
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of technical expertise
• Strong analytical thinker
• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently and without a lot of structure
• Able to participate and engage during formalized meetings

Hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, or 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Flexible)

Desirable:

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • web handling and roll-to-roll web coating
  • glass manufacturing
  • float glass manufacturing
  • roller bearings

Travel : 

• ~5% Generally going to a customer facility to approve design or equipment

Physical Requirements : 

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse pant and access a variety of places and spaces
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the plant
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb ladders, be on platforms, wear respirators
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install and modify equipment
• Ability to travel (by vehicle, airplane, other) as required

Our client offers a benefits package to employees valuing approximately 30% of total compensation.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Available additional employee accident, critical illness, and short/long-term disability insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Generous vacation time plan beginning at 2 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity
• Ten paid holidays
• Attendance Award Program – eligibility is for full-time hourly employees only
• 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan with an employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement – courses related to current positions or positions offered within the company
• On-site Fitness center with lockers and shower facilities
• Safety Bingo program – incentive-based program