Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent · Sterling Heights, MI · 4 days ago

On-siteEngineering$46.06–$50.66/hrContract

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the headquarters launch team and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and execute the launch of an incoming machining line in alignment with key business metrics.
Develop, refine, and validate machining processes with a strong focus on tool development for high-production machining operations.
Lead the implementation of GTSV tool tracking systems to monitor, control, and optimize tooling usage and performance.
Identify tool-dominant features in machining operations and implement appropriate process controls to ensure consistent quality and capability.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity across all machining and tooling activities.
Prepare, complete, and maintain all PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality launch documentation to support successful product and process approvals.
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish robust manufacturing processes and continuously improve existing products and operations.
Develop and execute action plans to investigate, prioritize, and resolve open issues related to machining processes, tooling, and supplier performance.
Verify and validate corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes to ensure sustained improvements and process stability.
Plan and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline and compliance with Powertrain guidelines and internal standards.
Create detailed process sheets and instruction sheets that clearly describe quality methods, work instructions, and process parameters for machining operations.
Deliver capable, stable, and repeatable processes and tools for all gear machining operations, including gear and blade grinding.
Lead variability reduction initiatives to minimize process variation and improve consistency in machining outputs.
Champion lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards in all machining and tooling activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tooling design, machining equipment, and CNC machines into a cohesive, high-performing production system.
Program and support the use of tool presetters (such as Royal and Zoller systems) to ensure accurate tool setup and measurement.
Provide leadership within the manufacturing engineering function by demonstrating strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.

Requirements

Strong manufacturing and machining expertise.
Ability to develop, refine, and validate machining processes with a focus on tool development for high-production machining operations.
Experience in implementing GTSV tool tracking systems and monitoring tooling usage and performance.
Knowledge of identifying tool-dominant features and implementing appropriate process controls to ensure consistent quality and capability.
Experience in driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity across all machining and tooling activities.
Experience in preparing, completing, and maintaining PPAP quality launch documentation.
Experience in applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish robust manufacturing processes and continuously improve existing products and operations.
Experience in developing and executing action plans to investigate, prioritize, and resolve open issues related to machining processes, tooling, and supplier performance.
Experience in verifying and validating corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes to ensure sustained improvements and process stability.
Experience in planning and conducting process audits to ensure process discipline and compliance with Powertrain guidelines and internal standards.
Experience in creating detailed process sheets and instruction sheets that clearly describe quality methods, work instructions, and process parameters for machining operations.
Experience in delivering capable, stable, and repeatable processes and tools for all gear machining operations, including gear and blade grinding.
Experience in leading variability reduction initiatives to minimize process variation and improve consistency in machining outputs.
Experience in championing lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
Experience in ensuring compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards in all machining and tooling activities.
Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate tooling design, machining equipment, and CNC machines into a cohesive, high-performing production system.
Experience in programming and supporting the use of tool presetters (such as Royal and Zoller systems) to ensure accurate tool setup and measurement.
Experience in providing leadership within the manufacturing engineering function by demonstrating strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.

About the Role

This role focuses on launching a new machining line as a dedicated tooling engineer, working closely with the headquarters launch team and external suppliers to ensure the machining line is delivered successfully and meets all key business metrics for long-term operational success. The engineer applies strong manufacturing and machining expertise to develop, implement, and continuously improve tooling, processes, and controls for high-production gear machining operations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, machining, or related fields.
Skills: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining techniques, and tooling development. Proficiency in engineering software and tools.

Benefits

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)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.06 - $50.66/hr.

Schedule

This is a Contract position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Location

Based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.

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