Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for a combination of manufacturing engineering duties and overseeing production on the off-shift. This role involves collaborating with leaders of manufacturing and production support to review performance on the manufacturing floor. The engineer will facilitate planning, scheduling, setup, and execution of manufacturing activities, ensuring efficient material distribution and labor management to meet daily schedules. This position requires strong leadership skills, automotive manufacturing experience, and availability to support teams during off shifts. The role is hands-on, with 70%-80% of the time spent on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing production processes by observing process volumes and recommending improvements.
• Enhance manufacturing process workflow by eliminating stoppages and analyzing delays.
• Record manufacturing production by completing daily shift reports and calculating yields.
• Maintain process flow by communicating production status and requirements to the next shift.
• Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to maintain a positive working relationship with the union.
• Adhere to organizational standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and healthy manufacturing environment.
• Oversee manufacturing outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, and coaching associates.

Essential Skills

• Engineering Degree or significant leadership experience with engineering responsibilities.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• General understanding of assembly or machining processes.
• Leadership or supervision experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• A preference for hands-on work on the manufacturing floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with unions is a nice-to-have qualification.

Work Environment

The role involves working on either the 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) or the 3rd shift (10pm-6am), with the possibility of starting 30 minutes early or staying 30 minutes late for shift handoff. The position is part of a team of three engineers within a larger group of 35 individuals, and involves approximately 45 hours of work per week, with occasional increases to 50 hours during busy periods. The role is primarily on the production floor, involving activities such as production support and root cause analysis. Benefits include 10 days of PTO, 6 standard holidays, and access to Udemy after 6 months of employment. The position offers a path to engineering leadership and exposure to various manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, and welding. The work environment is dynamic, providing opportunities for internal promotion and development within a large, global Tier 1 automotive supplier.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.87/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 Three Rivers, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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