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Manufacturing Engineer (SLMS)

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

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Finance Coordinator - Plant

Portage, MI · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

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Production Operator

Lawrenceburg, KY · On-site

$18.34/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymer

Assembly Operator - Shift 2

Vicksburg, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymer

Quality Inspector

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

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Quality Inspector

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymer

Mold Utility 3rd shift

Portage, MI · On-site

$19.84/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

Summit Polymer

Assembly Operator - Shift 1

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for summit polymers in the United States is $35.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $49.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Summit Polymers values the professional development of its employees and offers various paths for career advancement, such as moving from production or technical roles into supervisory, engineering, or management positions. Employees who display initiative, commitment to continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork are often considered for promotion and additional responsibilities. Training programs, mentorship, and participation in process improvement projects are also avenues to grow your skills and visibility within the company. This environment supports ambitious employees seeking long-term careers in automotive manufacturing.

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To thrive at Summit Polymers, candidates typically need a background in manufacturing processes, quality control, and an understanding of automotive components, often supported by relevant technical or engineering education. Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as ERP, knowledge of injection molding equipment, and experience with industry-standard certifications like ISO 9001 are valuable. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills set standout employees apart. These competencies ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.

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A Summit Polymers job typically involves working in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality injection-molded plastic components. Employees may work in various roles, including engineering, production, quality control, and management. The company focuses on innovation and efficiency to supply top-tier interior components to major automobile manufacturers.

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Manufacturing Engineer (SLMS)

Manufacturing Engineer (SLMS)

Summit Polymer

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 81 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Engineer, Manufacturing (SLMS) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: General Manager
SUMMARY
The SLMS Engineer is a technical and plant floor focused leadership position with an emphasis on improving manufacturing operations across the plant using SLMS (Summit Lean Manufacturing System - developed from Toyota Production System).
This position requires a hands-on person who prefers the plant floor to the cubicle, and who will develop a passion for implementing SLMS into the manufacturing processes. The successful engineer will be humble, willing to learn from shop floor experiences as well as from team members on the production lines.
This position also requires strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions based on that information. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have project management and leadership skills, as well as the initiative and ability to get things done with and through others. Problem solving, communication, mathematic, and Microsoft Excel capability are also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Shop Floor:
  • Lead the implementation of SLMS in all areas of the facility
  • Conduct routine SLMS Audits and lead corresponding kaizen activities derived from the audits
  • Analyze manufacturing methods for process improvement, work balance and cost reduction using kaizen mentality and standardized work development tools
  • Teaching SLMS principles and concepts in a class room and shop floor environment to all plant employees from plant floor to plant management
  • Lead and manage projects while working independently, including independent decision-making on the shop floor
  • Develop and maintain plant floor layout(s)
  • Occasional travel to other SPI plants
  • Other duties as required by General Manager

Learning:
  • Person will understand the theory and application in all aspects of SLMS (Jidoka, JIT, stability, True North - standardized work, pull systems, problem solving, material and information flow etc)
  • Ability to identify and eliminate waste throughout the plant
  • Broad range of experiences with different processes and environments
  • Learn how to organize shop floor activities, how to coach others to "learn SLMS by doing"
  • How to combine class room and shop floor learning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Engineering or related degree or 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices
  • Ability to effectively communicate and coach all levels from plant floor operators to plant management.
  • Microsoft office products including (excel, word

  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (26 on the Cognitive section).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require less than 5% travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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