Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Industry: Defense

Environment: Engineering/Manufacturing Consulting

Pay: $50.00 to $80.00 an Hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits:

Weekly Pay
Eligibility to enroll in health benefits on your first day!
Referral Bonuses ($100 per referral) – Ask for details
Competitive salary with bonus potential
Paid time off including vacation and holidays
Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-paced, highly technical environment. This role will be instrumental in designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and customers to drive successful product execution.

Position Responsibilities:

Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation to establish clear manufacturing and assembly requirements
Support the development, planning, and execution of manufacturing processes and production systems
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles, including workflow optimization, facility layout, and labor efficiency
Assess production requirements and recommend appropriate equipment, tooling, and automation solutions
Develop and present detailed technical analyses and cost justifications to support process and equipment-related decisions
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication and successful execution of project objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to support project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
Contribute to manufacturing systems strategy, including PLC integration and connectivity to enterprise-level systems
Utilize ERP, MRP, and MES platforms to support and enhance production operations
Leverage real-time monitoring, process control systems, and data collection tools to improve manufacturing performance
Support initiatives related to materials flow, quality systems, and overall production efficiency

Position Requirements:

A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering, with an automotive background strongly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing methods, product development processes, and production equipment
Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, tooling, fixtures, and molding processes is highly desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
Willingness and ability to travel as required for customer engagements or facility visits
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.

Spark Talent Acquisition, Inc.

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