Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Auburn Hills, MI • 1d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing process development initiatives for automotive and advanced technology sectors. The role involves interpreting technical requirements, developing manufacturing processes, performing lean analysis, recommending capital equipment, and creating technical and financial evaluations for competing processes. The engineer will work hands-on with customers to ensure successful project execution, requiring strong technical depth, problem-solving skills, and independent drive for critical manufacturing engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

Translate technical data packages into process requirements.

Plan, design, and launch manufacturing and assembly processes.

Perform lean analysis of equipment layout, workflow, and labor utilization.

Evaluate and recommend capital equipment solutions.

Create technical and financial business cases for process selection.

Interface directly with customers to review progress and deliverables.

Conduct manufacturing system simulations including material flow and facility layout.

Work collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Essential Skills

10+ years of experience in process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing product development, production processes, equipment, and machinery.

Ability to read and interpret technical data packages and convert into manufacturing/assembly requirements.

Experience planning, designing, and launching manufacturing processes.

Proven ability to apply lean principles to workflows, layouts, and process efficiency.

Experience developing technical and financial business cases for process/equipment down-selection.

Experience with material flow analysis, facility layout, or manufacturing systems simulation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

Exposure to lean manufacturing, process optimization, and simulation tools.

Work Environment

This on-site role is based in Auburn Hills, MI, within integrated project teams, collaborating with engineers, customers, and cross-functional groups. The position is in a fast-paced consulting/manufacturing environment supporting multiple clients, with travel required including local and occasional overnight travel to client sites. The work involves exposure to manufacturing, automation, and advanced engineering fields.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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