Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

About Us

Join us in bringing Grand Haven's newest manufacturing facility to life! Kaidi LLC is a Smart Office division of Kaidi Electrical, and we produce inline actuators and understructure assemblies for height-adjustable desk applications. We are building up our manufacturing capacity in Grand Haven, MI, and you will be on the ground floor, helping shape the company's direction from its earliest stages. You will be surrounded by a team passionate about creating something new and innovative. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and every contribution counts. At Kaidi, you're not just filling a role-you're building a vision. If you're excited about seeing tangible results from your work, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where growth is constant, joining Kaidi could be the journey of a lifetime!

Job Overview

We're looking for a detail-driven and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with experience in steel fabrication to join our growing team. In this role you'll support production by optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring high quality and efficiency in everything we make. You'll be responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. This will include determining the machines, equipment, tools, and sequence of operations necessary to perform production operations.

You'll work closely with design, operations, and quality teams to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and keep our equipment running at peak performance.

Essential Duties

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors

Identify issues and implement solutions for the manufacturing process or equipment

Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime

Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs

Support Production Technicians by assisting them in troubleshooting complex machine and process issues

Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Work with the quality team to perform root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues

Design or source manufacturing tools, equipment, and fixtures

Produce documentation, work instructions, and training materials for shop floor use

Maintain product and process databases by writing programs and entering data

Coordinate new product introductions with multidisciplinary teams

Generate specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria for new equipment, materials, and processes

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, representing the typical expectations for the role. The team member may be asked to perform additional duties deemed vital by leadership

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field

Understanding of lean tools, principles, and methodology

Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizational levels internally and externally

Proficiency in reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/diagrams

Must be an analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills who has proven capability in driving results

Comfortable with change and ambiguity, with the ability to quickly propose solutions given limited guidance

Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with PLCs, conveyors, and robotics

Experience with Laser Cutting, Powder Coating, or Finishing

Steel furniture manufacturing experience

Optical experience a plus

Proficiency in Mandarin and English is a plus

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to make a real impact on the success of the operation

Be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and craftsmanship

Opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision

Working Environment

On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor required

Ability to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and perform the above-mentioned essential duties

Occasional travel will be required for training

Pay

$70,000 - $90,000 per year

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

IRA with matching $

Kaidi LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This process may include, but is not limited to:

A criminal background check to verify the absence of disqualifying offenses.

A drug screening to ensure compliance with the company's substance-free workplace policy.

An alcohol test, as applicable, to confirm adherence to safety and legal standards.

The company conducts these screenings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be required to provide written consent for the screenings during the hiring process. Failure to consent to or pass these screenings may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

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