Forging Process Engineer
Trenton Forging Company – Trenton, MI
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Trenton Forging Company is seeking a Forging Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations within our steel forging environment. This role focuses on developing robust forging processes, reducing scrap and rework, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable on the production floor, and experienced in solving manufacturing challenges through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop solutions to forging component challenges for both current production and new customer opportunities through observation, data collection, and collaboration with Production and Engineering
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and reduce scrap and rework
- Develop new and improved manufacturing processes focused on repeatability, efficiency, safety, and product quality
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including drawings, routings, control plans, and operating instructions
- Support the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process and ensure changes meet engineering standards
- Complete engineering documentation and project tasks in alignment with departmental timelines
- Assist in optimizing shop floor layouts to improve production flow and efficiency
- Design, specify, and maintain tooling required for part processing, including fixture tooling
- Provide technical guidance and support to production personnel to ensure processes are followed
- Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Production, and Engineering during APQP and order review activities
- Support additional engineering and operational initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience
- Experience with tooling design, fixture design, or die design required
- Experience in forging, metal forming, or heavy manufacturing preferred
- Experience with CAD software; forging simulation experience a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Technical Skills
- ERP/MRP system experience preferred (Plex experience a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and process documentation
- Experience with APQP and process development preferred
Work Environment
- Hands-on role with regular presence on the production floor
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Occasional lifting and extended periods of standing or walking
Why Join Trenton Forging Company?
- Established and growing manufacturing operation
- Hands-on engineering role with visible impact on production
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and cost reductions
- Collaborative team environment
- Stable, long-term opportunity in heavy manufacturing
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Process engineering: 2 years (Required)
- Metals Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Trenton, MI 48183 (Required)
Work Location: In person
