Future Opening: Manufacturing Engineer
Full Time • Battle Creek, MI
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Freedom Motors USA
Freedom Motors USA is a nationwide, family-owned and operated company, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, and is the leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles with the widest-ranging product line in the United States. Founded in 1987, we focus on providing customized options for the unique needs of our customers.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving the production flow, efficiency, quality, and cost performance of the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions we produce and building internal capability in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement practices while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
What you'll do:
Freedom Motors USA is a nationwide, family-owned and operated company, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, and is the leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles with the widest-ranging product line in the United States. Founded in 1987, we focus on providing customized options for the unique needs of our customers.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving the production flow, efficiency, quality, and cost performance of the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions we produce and building internal capability in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement practices while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
What you'll do:
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflow, equipment utilization, and plant layout to enhance overall efficiency and throughput.
- Develop and maintain clear, standardized work instructions and process documentation to ensure repeatability and consistency.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen activities and value stream mapping, to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Train and coach supervisors and production team members on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.
- Support quality and process validation efforts to ensure reliable and compliant manufacturing operations.
- Utilize data and performance metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to execute improvement priorities.
- Assist other areas as needed.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a relevant manufacturing engineering or process improvement role.
- Experience using CAD or CAM software preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience with workflow analysis, time studies, and process optimization.
- Ability to lead improvement initiatives and influence teams in a production environment.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times.
This job description is meant to provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an all inclusive listing.
Why Freedom Motors USA?
When you join Freedom Motors USA you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career. You become part of the Freedom Family, a team of talented and driven individuals fueled by our mission to enhance the lives of the customers we serve by producing the nation's largest variety of wheelchair-accessible vehicles!
When you join Freedom Motors USA you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career. You become part of the Freedom Family, a team of talented and driven individuals fueled by our mission to enhance the lives of the customers we serve by producing the nation's largest variety of wheelchair-accessible vehicles!
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