Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

If you are looking to be part of an organization committed to the principles of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Faith, then Ridgeview Industries has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you.

Ridgeview Industries is a leading metal stamping and assembly supplier primarily serving the automotive market. Our privately held company, founded upon Christian principles, currently employs approximately 600 team members across 4 plant locations.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to work on-site at our Grand Rapids, MI. location with a customer service attitude and a positive personality. The ideal candidate for this role will have the following credentials.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop processes for the safe, efficient production of welded assemblies including robotic automated assembly processes.
• Source tools and follow up with suppliers for quality, cost and timing of new weld tools and equipment.
• Evaluate part quality and complete required feasibility studies supporting PPAP requirements.
• Problem solve and recommend solutions for internal production issues and customer design issues.
• Lead engineering projects to implement new products and new processes.
• Design and implement tools and fixtures required for effective manufacturing.
• Evaluate new equipment purchases and assist with process changes as required by engineering changes.
• Provide expert level technical support to engineering and production teams.
• Manage supplier quotes and data transfer for tools and equipment.
• Identify and implement cost reduction projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Weld Engineering / related discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Five to ten years of previous experience in welding manufacturing or robotic manufacturing assembly.
• Previous experience sourcing equipment and weld tooling and can lead new equipment design and buy-off to ensure reliability and defect free assemblies.
• Understands the integration of quality poka yoke systems in equipment and tooling.
• Solid grasp of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, & Project.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of 3D CAD Software (Solidworks preferred) and GD&T.
• Passion and discipline to develop and follow well defined procedures.
• A proactive learner with desire to develop technical skills and critical business understanding.
• Data driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who can understand and deliver information in a clear, open, honest and accurate method in both an oral and written manner.
• Dedicated to teamwork and putting the value of team success before individual interest.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.

Why should you come work with Ridgeview Industries?

Our family-like culture has been shaped in over 45 years of business. We believe in our values, vision and purpose, and seek to be continually learning and growing to best serve our employees, customers, suppliers and community.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position offers an attractive level of compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance and flexible spending account(s).
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, vacation purchase option, and 10 paid holidays.
• Many employee programs including an on-site fitness facility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee profit-sharing bonus.
• And much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: One location

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