Manufacturing Engineer

Birmingham Search Group • Homer, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, an industry leader in brake manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Homer, Michigan. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong machining background who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, leading new equipment launches, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong machining background.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading new equipment launches.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Experience with machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Experience with APQP documentation.
• Experience optimizing tooling, workholding, and production equipment used in CNC turning operations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining inventory levels for cutting tools and perishable workholding.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work closely with production, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a machining environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning, machining processes, tooling, fabrication, and assembly equipment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Experience developing APQP documentation for machining and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of: GD&T PFMEA Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including: 5S Kaizen Poka-Yoke Design of Experiments (DOE) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Basic understanding of industrial automation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC controls is a plus.
• Familiarity with Fanuc and KUKA robots is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred, but equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes in a CNC machining environment.
• Support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead new program launches from concept through production, including equipment design, line layouts, capital equipment procurement, installation, programming, setup, and training.
• Develop machining and assembly processes, including all required APQP documentation.
• Optimize tooling, workholding, and production equipment used in CNC turning operations.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels for cutting tools and perishable workholding in the stockroom and SMED area.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.

Benefits

• 1st Shift
• Competitive salary of $100,000–$125,000
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader in brake manufacturing
• Exposure to advanced machining, automation, robotics, and new product launches
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead impactful manufacturing improvements
• Stable company with excellent long-term career growth potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level