Production Engineer (Ref. L-2616)

ALTEN Technology•Troy, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) months experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Utilize CATIA CAD software to review mechanical part designs and systems to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to ensure cost-effective solutions.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to evaluate and improve production workflows, equipment utilization, and process efficiency.
Partner with manufacturing teams to analyze production processes.
Support value analysis/value engineering initiatives.
Support continuous improvement of cost planning processes, manufacturing and operational efficiency.
Stay informed on industry best practices, manufacturing technologies, and cost optimization strategies.
Develop and maintain comprehensive cost plans for new and existing vehicle programs, including material, tooling, manufacturing, and engineering costs.
Conduct detailed cost analysis of components, systems, and manufacturing process.
Conduct “should-cost” analyses to benchmark supplier pricing.
Develop and track KPIs.
Monitor cost trends and provide actionable insights to ensure alignment with financial targets.
Prepare and present cost forecasts and budget proposals throughout the product development lifecycle.