Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of extension.

Location: Grand Rapids Michigan 49508

Pay Rate: $38-$49/hr. + Benefits

Schedule : 1shift

(must be a USC/Green Card Holder/NO C2C)

Job Overview: We are seeking Manufacturing Engineers, ranging from Associate to Senior levels, to lead and provide ongoing support throughout our manufacturing life cycle. This role involves introducing new products, improving existing production procedures, and offering technical expertise in process technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Improvements: Independently evaluate manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs. Identify areas for productivity and profitability improvements, track expenditures, and implement cost-effective solutions.

• Floor Support: Provide timely product and process support to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues, minimizing production interruptions.

• Special Projects: Lead the implementation of significant product, process, or corporate change initiatives introduced into the plant.

• Strategic/Manufacturing Planning: Conduct advanced research to introduce and integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills: process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools.

• Experience in lean manufacturing techniques, such as flow, PQ, equipment reliability, and setup reduction.

• Facilitation and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of material handling and productivity improvement techniques (e.g., RCI’s).

• Experience with the Engineering Design Process, including design, specification, purchase, and installation of new equipment.

• Project management and leadership ability.

• Familiarity with occupational biomechanics/human factors engineering and strategic planning.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent education.

• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel and Access.

• Experience with simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping.

Work Environment:

• The office is our primary place of work, where we gather to innovate, teach, and build strong teams.

• We offer flexibility in how, when, and where work is done, balancing team expectations with personal needs.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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