Bilingual Manufacturing Engineer

MMI Engineered Solutions is currently seeking a hands-on, results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is critical to supporting post-molding solutions, product launches, and continuous improvement efforts across our manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and capable assembly and manufacturing processes.

This position is highly hands-on and floor-focused, requiring direct involvement in assembly processes, equipment build/modification, and launch support. It is not a desk-only engineering role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support quotation development for post-mold tooling, assembly equipment, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturability reviews

• Recommend, design, and complete the purchase or build of secondary tooling, fixtures, and assembly equipment

• Build, modify, and troubleshoot equipment and fixtures on the manufacturing floor

• Ensure production readiness, including capability runs and launch support activities

• Develop and support assembly automation, including robotic utilization and integration

• Coordinate and support pre-production builds and product launch events

• Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings related to product development and manufacturing concerns

• Develop and maintain process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and RPN reduction activities

• Create and maintain standard work and work instructions, incorporating supervisor and operator input

• Manage manufacturing programs from launch through steady-state production

• Track equipment status and resolve open issues related to tooling and assembly equipment

• Verify processes align with approved flow charts and process layouts

• Develop, complete, and verify preventative maintenance instructions for assembly equipment

• Lead launch review meetings and support packaging development, testing, and approval

• Investigate engineering change feasibility and support implementation

• Work cross-functionally to ensure quality, on-time product delivery

• Follow ISO 14001 and TS 16949 requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

• Hands-on mechanical and assembly experience strongly preferred

• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken)  

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation

• Experience developing manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and root-cause analysis skills

• Leadership mindset with the ability to drive projects and resolve issues

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present in meetings and cross-functional settings

• Proficiency with Windows-based systems

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, GD&T, and manufacturing processes

• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD preferred (not required)

• Excellent time management, organization, and teamwork skills

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Manufacturing-floor–focused role with significant hands-on involvement in assembly and equipment

• Standing for extended periods in areas that may be hot, noisy, and dusty.

• Commitment to safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards

Why Work at MMI?

• A rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid), a robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.

• Vacation and Sick Time

• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)

• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)

• Opportunities for growth and job training, for energetic, career-minded individuals.

• Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness, Emagine Saline, and hundreds of local businesses!

Who We Are:
MMI is a plastic injection molding and engineering solutions provider headquartered in Saline, Michigan, with offices in Troy, Warren, and Monterrey, Mexico. We specialize in delivering engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins across diverse industries.

Our mission is simple: Deliver a Quality Product, On Time, at a Competitive Price.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Join our team and play a hands-on role in driving manufacturing excellence.

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