Engineering Jobs in Byron Center Michigan

A client of Insight Global in the Grand Rapids, MI area is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their team! This individual will be responsible for designing custom mechanical test fixtures, gauges, and special machines used to test and measure engineered components. The designer creates and maintains 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and meet engineering standards. They will collaborate closely with engineers and other designers for design reviews, and incorporate feedback into final designs. The role requires managing multiple projects independently while maintaining precise attention to detail, tolerances, materials, and mechanical functionality. This is a fully onsite position.

Must Haves:

• 3-5 years of Solidworks experience
• Strong mechanical background
• Knowledge of gas engines and components
• Understanding of tolerancing

Compensation:

$30/hr to $38/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

The Project Engineer plays a key role in helping the department achieve its strategic goals. This position leads cross‑functional teams to successfully launch and manage large-scale programs, ensuring all deliverables meet customer expectations, hit measurable targets, and align with company objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams through all stages of new program development, integration, and execution—delivering on time and within budget.

• Assign tasks, organize sub-teams, and oversee day‑to‑day project activities.

• Maintain accountability for program parts after handoff to Operations, providing troubleshooting and guidance as needed.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Specifying, developing, validating, and installing new equipment and tooling

• Creating and maintaining FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams

• Designing parts, fixtures, and layouts; producing CAD/CAM drawings; supporting CMM operations

• Applying appropriate GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups

• Selecting proper materials and managing outside processes

Program Tracking & Communication

• Maintain accurate program status reports, tracking technical performance, schedules, financials, and customer commitments.

• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Participate in production and program status meetings, reporting updates clearly and effectively.

• Lead customer communication, including negotiation and ongoing relationship management.

• Identify and present new business opportunities with existing customers to company leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5–10 years of proven program or project management experience in an advanced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in metalworking and CNC machining strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Contract manufacturing

• Special processing (heat treat, anodize, plating, etc.)

• Manufacturing operations and technical theory

• Machining theory, methods, and verification techniques

• Financial management concepts (cost/benefit, value analysis)

• Procurement and waste‑reduction practices

Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills

• Candidates must be eligible for access to ITAR-controlled items and materials. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for product planning, product marketing, sales strategy development, and overall brand growth strategy. For their segments, they will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Through a deep understanding of market and customer requirements, they will identify and scope global market segments and define new products that expand the leadership position of brands manufactured at PSG-Grand Rapids. This role will define and execute a coordinated/integrated product and service offering from product definition to product launch.

What You’ll Do

Manages the Product Portfolio:

• Develop and maintain a diverse, multi-product portfolio that supports the market and customer growth business objectives
• Determine new product needs for global markets and vertical segments – what products to develop and where/how to sell them
• Owns plans from Voice-of-the-Customer, cost targets, sales forecast through to expected financial performance over time
• Develops product specifications and design targets through collaboration with customers and engineering
• Leader of the product/project plan through the Stage Gate Process
• Works closely with sales leadership in all global regions to develop strategy, track progress, and provide support for sales initiatives

Evolves Strategies for Profitable New Market Growth:

• Research market opportunities and gaps using multiple sources of market intelligence
• Uncover business drivers, new areas of opportunity, and ensure the voice of the end user customer is leading product strategies and plans
• Develop product ideas that achieve excellent product-market fit and solid positioning for growth.
• Influence executive leadership to support the growth strategy through business case development
• Mentor junior PM with project execution and management
• Contribute to and execute annual growth strategies (with a 3-year outlook). Deliverables include a summary of market & competitive position, strategic initiatives, roadmaps (product, technology, and service), and a growth plan summary

Commands Market Knowledge:

• Effectively manage key market segments and applications. Identify what products are required to be successful in these areas
• Determine market size (revenue, units), growth and opportunity for each. Identify share and position in the market and develop plans to secure or grow position
• Perform competitor analysis including SWOT, pricing, features, and product breadth comparison
• Identify market drivers and customer buying behaviors

Develops Customer Value and Pricing:

• Understands the value of the products to customers and their willingness to pay
• Provide existing product pricing guidance/maintenance and develop pricing for new products using appropriate pricing strategies including positioning, monetization, and competitor analysis
• Manage discount requests, including margin review, approvals, and follow-up

Oversees Customer and Market Centricity:

• Maintain market focus through regular contact with customers, sales and marketing
• Responsible for conducting distributor and end user training
• Understands the sales process and actively enables the sales organization with tools, training, and customer support
• Works closely with the regional sales organization, creating plans for revenue and market share development

Owns the relationship between sales, customers, and site working closely with the site teams, identifying growth opportunities and defining new/enhanced value propositions, uses tools and processes to measure and manage all activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field
• Seven (7) years of experience in business development, product management or equivalent role; preference to those with experience in the chemicals manufacturing industry
• Leadership experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development: experience developing a new product business case into a marketable product
• Ability to influence in a matrix environment and lead teams without solid line reporting
• Preference is for candidates to have experience with bulk liquid storage, fluid transport, or fluid distribution/retail, within chemical, process, power, industrial, oil & gas, or industrial gas industries
• Travel: 20% to 40% as needed to scope and develop business plans and market assessments

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Actively listens to others and is open to ideas across all functions
• Instills a climate of teamwork and positive relationships across all functions
• Brings energy to address business and market challenges, obstacles, or setbacks
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships within the team and across functions to create effective solutions

Composition Brands is an independent residential kitchen and outdoor living company with a portfolio of premium and ultra-luxury brands including Viking, AGA, Rangemaster, La Cornue, Lynx, and U-Line. With operations across North America and Europe, the company is focused on long-term brand stewardship, thoughtful design, and scalable growth. To learn more, visit Summary:

The Group Quality Manager leads the end-to-end global quality strategy across all appliance platforms, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners. This role ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and a consistent premium customer experience while reducing warranty costs and protecting brand reputation in high-volume, long-life products.

Serving as the global leader for appliance quality strategy, this position oversees mechanical, electrical, electronic, thermal, and software-related quality throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept development through field performance - across refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, and dishwashing product categories.

This role reports directly to the President and is based in the Atlanta, GA area, with approximately 30–50% travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities:

Quality Strategy & Governance

• Define and deploy a global quality strategy for major appliances aligned with brand, safety, cost, and reliability objectives.
• Establish standardized quality policies, procedures, and KPIs across all regions and platforms.
• Act as executive escalation owner for product safety incidents, regulatory actions, recalls, and field campaigns.
• Lead management reviews and risk assessments at executive level.

Quality Management Systems & Regulatory Compliance

• Own and govern the group QMS aligned appliance-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC, CE, NOM, DOE energy efficiency, EPA refrigerant regulations, and regional safety standards.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits, as needed.
• Ensure effective CAPA systems and sustained corrective actions.

Product Development & Design Quality

• Partner with R&D to embed design-for-quality, design-for-reliability, and design-for-compliance.
• Govern DFMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, HALT/HASS, and validation plans.
• Ensure robust design transfer and quality gates from concept through SOP.
• Approve product and engineering changes impacting safety, performance, or compliance.

Manufacturing & Process Quality

• Standardize quality processes across major appliance assembly lines, including:
• Critical-to-safety and critical-to-quality characteristics
• SPC and process capability for key operations
• Functional, safety, and end-of-line testing
• Drive defect prevention through error-proofing, in-line controls, and layered process audits.
• Support new factory launches, line transfers, and capacity expansions.

Supplier & Component Quality

• Define supplier quality standards for critical major appliance components including compressors, sealed systems, gas components, heaters, motors, PCBs, wiring harnesses, insulation, coatings, and structural parts.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Partner with Sourcing to mitigate supply risk and manage supplier change control.
• Lead resolution of high-risk supplier quality issues.

Customer Quality, Field Performance & Warranty

• Own customer quality metrics including warranty claims, field failures, service call rates, and repeat repairs.
• Partner with Service, Field Operations, and Retail partners to analyze failure trends.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for systemic issues.
• Drive continuous reduction of warranty cost and field campaigns.

Cost of Poor Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across plants and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, returns, and warranty expense.
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
• 12+ years of quality leadership in major appliance or durable consumer goods manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of regulations and certification processes
• Proven success reducing warranty and field failure costs.
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence, manage teams, and deliver change.
• New product development and release readiness experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading recalls, field campaigns, or regulatory investigations preferred.
• Experience in global manufacturing and sourcing environments preferred.
• Experience in lean transformation and development of engaged workforce culture preferred.
• Reliability testing experience preferred.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, paint, welding, final assembly preferred.

Composition Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will play an integral part in supporting manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring optimal performance across a range of systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for hands-on problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the calibration, testing, setup, and repair of various controls, instruments, and gauges used in the manufacturing process.
• Monitor equipment performance, making necessary adjustments to setups, calibrations, and alignments.
• Evaluate and diagnose root causes of equipment issues, taking immediate action to resolve problems.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and commonization across processes.
• Collaborate with facilities, operations, maintenance teams, and vendors to facilitate equipment installation and readiness.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks for PLC systems, welding processes, and robotics.
• Track production equipment data, identifying and reporting inconsistencies.
• Read and interpret electrical prints for effective problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: machine controls, robotics, electrical circuitry, or automated welding systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with advanced machine programming and diagnostics.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Manufacturing Technician
• Automation Technician
• Process Engineering Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Controls Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Electrical Technician

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration. Apply today to make a difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment!

Our client in Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join their growing team in a hands-on, high-impact role. This is a great opportunity for a technically inclined professional with strong electrical and automation experience to take ownership of critical systems within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will focus on installing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for all test and assembly equipment on-site.

This is a Night shift position with a 6PM-6AM schedule on a '2-2-3 schedule' (2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on etc.- rotating with every other weekend off. 60hrs one week, 24 the next. 1.5x pay for overtime! )

If you're passionate about automation, eager to roll up your sleeves on a variety of challenging projects, and thrive in environments where continuous improvement is the norm, this role could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities:

• Install, program, test, and calibrate control systems and related hardware/software for assembly and test equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all test and assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment including programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and PLC systems
• Improve automation processes, optimize equipment utilization (OEE), and reduce downtime through continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with external vendors on equipment upgrades, repairs, and sourcing
• Start up and shut down machinery in alignment with company safety and OSHA protocols
• Advise operators and fellow technicians on safe and efficient equipment operation
• Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and specifications for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Manage small-scale automation projects independently from concept through implementation
• Ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
• Maintain documentation and communicate potential issues to leadership
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+yrs of experience in troubleshooting and repairing control systems and automated equipment
• 2+yrs of PLC and HMI programming
• Familiarity with industrial electrical codes and safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documentation

Controls Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC experience who can step into an active automation project and contribute immediately. This role works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to design, program, and support control systems for bulk material handling equipment and integrated automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and support Siemens PLC and HMI systems
• Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Support FAT, troubleshooting, and system testing
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes
• Assist with documentation and continuous improvement efforts

Current Project Overview:

• Programming phase is underway at 45–50 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
• Approximately 2–3 weeks of programming remaining
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) begins the week of February 23 and is expected to last about 3 weeks with the customer onsite
• Equipment commissioning is expected to begin around June

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Hands-on Siemens PLC experience (required)
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and NEC/NFPA standards
• Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Additional Details:

• Up to 20% travel, particularly during FAT and commissioning

This is a great opportunity for a Controls Engineer who enjoys hands-on work, active projects, and seeing systems through from programming to commissioning.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Grand rapids, MI

Duration: Long Term

Job Description :

Design and build automation and robotic equipment.

Own and implement solutions from project concept to installation.

Conduct machine concepting, proof-of-principle, electrical design/layout, software design/programming, and debug hardware/software.

Perform acceptance testing and installation/integration at the factory.

Stay updated with rapidly changing technology to deliver optimal solutions.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal.

6 + years of experience with TIA Portal.

PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, and drive configuration.

Knowledge of controls hardware including sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, and barcode readers.

Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet I/P, and EtherCAT.

Experience with 6-axis robots, primarily FANUC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

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