Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

This Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the retrofit of robot products, primarily welding and material robots imported from Japan. The role involves adapting these robots to meet specific customer requirements, such as end-of-arm tooling and welding add-ons. The position is based at the West Campus in Auburn Hills, where the engineer will work alongside technicians during the build phase, providing essential manufacturing engineering support. This includes leading and executing effective manufacturing engineering and build processes from initial planning through to final shipment. The engineer ensures product quality, project alignment, and successful cross-functional collaboration throughout the build process. Two positions are available: one for the 1st shift (6am - 2:30pm) and another for the 2nd shift (2pm-10pm).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control plans, build plans, quality documentation, safety requirements, PPE specifications, and packaging/shipping plans in accordance with quality processes.
• Estimate labor, design, build, and engineering needs for projects.
• Coordinate and conduct manufacturing review meetings to maintain project schedules.
• Interface with purchasing regarding supplier/component selection and initiate purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate validation testing of product to design requirements.
• Manage customer-supplied items to quality process and customer requirements.
• Maintain rigorous document control per quality procedures.
• Address issues and lead problem-solving activities using established quality processes.
• Act as a liaison between Project Managers, Engineers, Customers, Vendors, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide ongoing updates to project teams and management on project status.
• Identify, propose, and justify tooling and equipment improvements that enhance quality and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure reliable, consistent attendance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience working with automation equipment.
• 5+ years of experience debugging automation equipment.
• 5+ years of experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.
• 5+ years of experience performing time studies and process improvements.
• Experience in robotics, welding, and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Robot experience, preferably with Our Client robots.
• Previous integrator experience is ideal.
• Knowledge of ISO processes and safety processes.

Work Environment

Work will primarily be performed on the manufacturing floor, in collaboration with Manufacturing Technicians to complete robot builds. This is not a desk job. The workweek consists of roughly 50 hours, including two Saturdays per month. No travel is required, although occasional visits to another facility in Pontiac may be necessary.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Apr 10, 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.