Manufacturing Engineer

Standex International • Fraser, MI • 1h ago

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

The Manufacturing Engineer is a high-visibility, hands-on role responsible for establishing stable, capable, and efficient manufacturing processes across assigned product value streams in a new program production start-up environment. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will take ownership of stabilizing end-to-end manufacturing processes for multiple products during plant ramp-up. The engineer will drive process capability, reduce variation, and implement structured root cause solutions while serving as the primary technical owner for customer quality issue resolution.

This is a highly empowered role with direct impact on product quality, cost, and delivery performance, requiring strong technical ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment.

What You'll Do

New Value Stream Process Stabilization Ownership (Immediate Focus)

Establish and own end-to-end manufacturing process performance for assigned product value streams including following operations:

Injection molding

Automated fabric cutting

Adhesive application (roll coating and spray)

Lamination and edge folding of interior trim components

Establish stable, repeatable, and capable processes across all steps of the value stream

Lead process development, setup, startup, and troubleshooting activities

Maintain and evolve Control Plans and PFMEA tied to actual process risks

Maintain and evolve process related quality documentation

Optimize process parameters to reach stable levels of scrap, yield, cycle time, and throughput

Identify and eliminate sources of variation across interconnected processes

Drive process standardization and define "golden parameters" for each operation

Collaborate with tooling, design, and production teams to improve manufacturability

Integrated Customer Quality Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical owner for customer quality issues

Lead structured root cause analysis using 8D or equivalent methodologies

Define and implement containment, corrective, and preventive actions

Validate effectiveness of corrective actions using process and product data

Communicate technical findings and resolution status to internal teams and customers

Ensure timely and professional response to customer concerns

Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) across multiple manufacturing steps

Design and execute DOE studies to establish robust process windows

Perform process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics

Ensure alignment between process parameters and product performance requirements

Quality System Development Support

Support implementation of quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Implement SPC on critical process and product characteristics

Lead measurement system analysis (MSA) activities where required

Contribute to internal audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence (After Stabilization)

Control and streamline mass production (man, machine, material, method, environment) variables and own consequent in-house as well as customer concerns

Drive scrap reduction, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement initiatives

Improve process flow and integration across value stream operations

Support development of visual controls, standard work, and process documentation

Train and guide technicians and operators on process control and problem-solving

Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

3-5+ years of hands-on manufacturing process engineering experience

Demonstrated experience in structured problem-solving in technical manufacturing processes

Experience in one or more of the following strongly preferred:

Injection molding

Adhesive processes / coating / lamination

Textile or trim component manufacturing

Experience with process validation, troubleshooting, and production ramp environments

Working knowledge of automotive quality methodologies (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans)

Strong process engineering mindset across multi-step manufacturing systems

Ability to understand and control variation across interconnected processes

Strong communication skills for cross-functional and customer interaction

Strong problem-prevention mindset

Strong root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making skills

Working knowledge of SPC and process capability concepts

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP/SAP experience a plus

Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools highly desirable

High ownership mindset with ability to independently drive results, prior results in start up environment a plus

Work Environment

Combination of production floor and office work; significant time on manufacturing floor required

Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed

PPE compliance required in production areas

Flexible schedule to support production ramp, trials, and issue resolution

Fast-paced startup environment with competing priorities

Physical requirements for this role include being able to lift 25 - 40 lbs, walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping parts, operating a keyboard (not an all-inclusive list).

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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