Manufacturing Engineer

Steel Tool & Engineering Co., located in Trenton, MI, is currently seeking a qualified, full-time Manufacturing Engineer.

Earn competitive pay based on experience! We also offer this position generous benefits such as:

• 100% paid health insurance (If you already have medical coverage and don't request STE medical insurance, you can receive a $300/month medical waiver)
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations

ABOUT THIS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER JOB

The Manufacturing Engineer will work a consistent schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. This full-time position offers steady hours in a structured environment.

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining heat-treat processes such as hardening, tempering, annealing, carburizing, and stress relieving. The individual will create and update process documentation, work instructions, and heat-treat recipes, as well as monitor furnace performance, temperature uniformity, and equipment calibration to ensure compliance with AMS, NADCAP, and customer requirements. Troubleshooting process issues, supporting metallurgical testing, conducting hardness checks and microstructure evaluations, and leading root-cause analysis for nonconformances are fundamental aspects of the position. The Manufacturing Engineer will also collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, assist with audits and compliance documentation, and support new product launches by developing heat-treat process flows.

Would you excel in this position? Here's what you need:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, or a related field
• Experience with heat-treat operations in aerospace or precision manufacturing (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and metallurgical requirements

ABOUT US

At Steel Tool & Engineering, we do more than manufacture precision aerospace components-we help our employees build lasting careers. We specialize in brazed honeycomb assemblies for turbine engines used in both commercial and military applications, and we take pride in being a one-stop shop where innovation and craftsmanship come together. What sets us apart is our strong commitment to system-driven, data-backed processes that guarantee excellent quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. We support our customers at every stage of new product development, and we do it with a team-oriented culture that feels like family. If you want to work where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real difference, consider joining Steel Tool & Engineering.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply using our mobile-friendly application process. Join Steel Tool & Engineering Co. today!