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Manufacturing Engineer

Marvel Refrigeration • Greenville, MI • 2d ago

Location: Greenville, Michigan

Reports to: VP of Operations

Status: Salary Exempt/ Permanent / Full-Time

Position Overview :

Composition Brands, which includes U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support our premium refrigeration product lines. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring seamless coordination across our brand portfolio to support continued growth and success.

The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee manufacturing process development, support U.S.-manufactured product portfolios, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing refrigeration products across U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration. This individual will serve as a key link between engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure efficient production, cost control, and strong alignment between product design and manufacturing capabilities.

Perks: Listed below is what we're looking for from you. From Marvel, you can expect:

A competitive benefits package including 401(k) participation.

Health, dental and vision insurance

Free to all full-time employees is life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, with the ability to purchase additional life insurance.

Tuition reimbursement to help grow your career skills and knowledge.

Ten (10) paid holidays each year.

An exciting and challenging work environment that you can wear jeans-casual dress code!

Position Overview:

Do you enjoy being hands on while managing a wide range of tasks revolving around the operation of the plant? Do you enjoy the challenge of finding more efficient ways to do things? We are looking for you as our Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee manufacturing engineering initiatives supporting production, process improvement, and operational excellence across the facility.

Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process controls to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Lead the coordination of production staff training, ensuring training is completed, documented, and effective while partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support workforce development.

Serve as the manufacturing lead for new product introductions, engineering changes (ECNs), and product launches, ensuring seamless implementation into production.

Evaluate manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant efficiencies; develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Lead manufacturing support for fabrication operations, including equipment transitions, new equipment installations, process validation, and optimization to ensure minimal disruption and maximum operational performance.

Collaborate with Plant Leadership, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.

Conduct time studies, analyze labor and production efficiencies, and develop recommendations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize staffing.

Oversee communication and implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring timely execution and effective communication throughout the manufacturing organization.

Support and actively participate in new product development by validating manufacturability, building pilot units, and optimizing production flow prior to launch.

Develop capital equipment plans, prepare cost justifications, and lead the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing and fabrication equipment.

Ensure manufacturing equipment is properly maintained through close partnership with Maintenance and Engineering while supporting preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives.

Oversee the purchasing of manufacturing tooling, equipment, fixtures, and production supplies in accordance with approved budgets.

Serve as the primary liaison between Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure alignment on manufacturing priorities and product improvements.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental, and company safety standards while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Identify opportunities for automation, lean manufacturing, and process optimization that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

Travel approximately 15% between Viking, U-Line, and Marvel manufacturing facilities to support manufacturing initiatives, equipment transitions, and cross-functional collaboration.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

B.S. degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience in fast-paced assembly or production environment.

"Project" not "task" oriented.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Candidate must be hands on with the ability to function in an assembly environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Excellent written and verbal communication is required, with ability to interact effectively between departments.

3D CAD modeling capabilities, (Solid Works preferred).

Working Conditions:

Ability to work 50% office & 50% shop environment-very hands on role.

If interested in the position, Click here to Apply!

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