Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Landscape Forms
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking a
Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on continuous
improvement to join our growing team in Kalamazoo, MI. Our ideal
candidate combines technical expertise with a passion for driving
efficiency, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of operational
excellence. In this role, you will provide technical support for
both standard product production and new product development for
all business segments. Responsibilities include equipment
procurement, tooling technical support, production facility layout
management, production capacity analysis, process improvement,
project management, warranty investigation, time studies,
production tool development, and maintenance. Benefits: Landscape
Forms takes pride in offering a competitive benefits package,
including, but not limited to, insurance benefits (available on
your first day), 401(k) plans, family and parental leave, tuition
reimbursement, wellness programs, quarterly bonuses, and paid time
off. How You Contribute: Support manufacturing objectives: develop,
implement, and maintain area/product-specific work instructions,
time studies, PFMEAs, preventative maintenance, and other related
standard work and lean production tools Manage capital projects to
improve production processes, equipment, and tooling Conduct area
capacity analysis and ensure all implemented processes and
equipment support optimal cost, quality, and safety. Collaborate
with engineers, manufacturing team members, designers, suppliers,
tool builders, and associates to support new product launches
through the PDL system, and to support Applications requests
Prepare cost justification, quotes and proposals for new products,
new equipment, and capital projects Additional responsibilities
within the ME role: Write and maintain product-specific CAM
programs for area equipment Document best-practices and maintain an
organized program database Create controlled documents for
program-specific operator visuals and instructions as needed
Provide program time estimates and project quoting assistance for
Studio 431 and Applications work Criteria for Success: Bachelor's
degree in Engineering or equivalent skill level Advanced knowledge
of SolidWorks CAD software. Experience in metal fabrication,
cellular manufacturing, and a base knowledge of the properties of
materials used in site furniture such as steel, concrete, aluminum,
wood, and plastics. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledgeable in the use of common quality system tools such as
PFMEA, Gage R&R, capability studies, GD&T, tolerance
stack-ups, standard deviation, and the use of a CMM. History of
achievement with an emphasis on customer service and
problem-solving. Track record of success developing manufacturing
tooling and designing lean manufacturing processes. Who We Are:
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of
high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than
50 years we have produced site furnishings that help designers and
other clients achieve beautiful, functional environments that
enhance the experience of outdoor space. Our secret is simple.
Design, Culture and Craft drive everything we do.
Keywords: Landscape Forms, Grand Rapids , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Kalamazoo, Michigan
