Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Wayne, MI • 3h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer within our North American Engineering organization. You will be co-located in the Vehicle Assembly Plant, working alongside the vehicle production team. As the first line of defense, you will ensure the functional system quality of products manufactured at our assembly plant. This role involves analyzing and resolving quality issues on components shipped to the assembly plant, as well as processes within the plant and integrated remote build centers.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Body Engineering team to achieve quality objectives with a strong focus on Roof Systems and Sealing Systems.

Conduct daily reviews of incoming warranty claims data, and classify customer and dealership feedback into precise learning categories.

Engage with dealerships for parts and repair diagnoses, and participate in customer call-backs to ensure clarity in understanding customer feedback.

Review returned parts for root cause analysis and develop interim containment and permanent corrective actions.

Support the assembly plant with tasks related to Stop Ships/Stop Builds, Campaigns, Audits, and Root Cause Analysis.

Lead engineering trials and implement running changes for the sub-system.

Issue engineering alerts and initiate or pursue authorization for product changes to support quality objectives.

Engage technical experts and functional team members to drive resolution and develop corrective actions to improve product quality.

Create presentations for various levels of upper management, including Vehicle Quality Reviews and Engineering Managers reviews.

Essential Skills

1+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

1+ years of experience with Sealing Systems and/or Roofing Systems.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Proficiency in manufacturing and quality engineering, particularly in exterior body systems.

Ability to establish a system engineering approach to problem-solving.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Excellent presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.

Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including root cause identification and analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Ford Warranty systems such as ECB, BSAQ, GSAR.

Understanding of exterior lighting or washer/wiper systems.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at the Michigan Assembly Plant, a high-demand manufacturing environment. The plant operates with increased shifts to meet the production needs of popular models. The facility employs around 2,800 hourly workers and 200 salaried employees. Expect a fast-paced and challenging work environment with a focus on hands-on problem-solving in an engineering capacity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wayne, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wayne,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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