Manufacturing Engineer in Canton

Job DescriptionJob Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Canton, MI
Company: Lotus International

Lotus International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Canton, MI production plant. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented engineer who enjoys troubleshooting, process improvement, and hands-on manufacturing support. You’ll work closely with production teams to enhance product quality, optimize processes, and drive cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot new or existing product and process issues, including design, materials, and production methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Determine root causes of failures and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processes using statistical methods.
• Develop and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Communicate technical capabilities, production schedules, and process information to support manufacturing operations.
• Supervise and mentor technicians, technologists, and analysts as needed.
• Design, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Evaluate finished products against specifications and quality standards.
• Develop processes to produce, rework, repair or change products.
• Estimate production costs, timelines, and staffing requirements for new designs or processes.
• Train production personnel on new methods and best practices.
• Conduct testing on finished products or manufacturing processes to establish standards and validate requirements.
• Assist with purchasing equipment, materials, parts, or other resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and supervisory skills.

Company DescriptionLotus International Company (www.Licus.com) is a Michigan corporation with its headquarters in Canton (metro-Detroit). Lotus is a full-service company offering OEM assembly, contract manufacturing, build-to-print, engineering change rework, warranty service, inspection, in-house call center and 3PL services.Company DescriptionLotus International Company (www.Licus.com) is a Michigan corporation with its headquarters in Canton (metro-Detroit). Lotus is a full-service company offering OEM assembly, contract manufacturing, build-to-print, engineering change rework, warranty service, inspection, in-house call center and 3PL services.