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Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform CNC capability studies on new Power unit Machining programs on site. You will utilize your knowledge of machining processes, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding, to deliver efficient and optimized processes in terms of quality, costs, timing, and footprint. You will lead equipment installations, manage power-on operations, run capabilities, and oversee equipment handover to powertrain plants.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform CNC capability studies on new Power unit Machining programs on site. You will utilize your knowledge of machining processes, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding, to deliver efficient and optimized processes in terms of quality, costs, timing, and footprint. You will lead equipment installations, manage power-on operations, run capabilities, and oversee equipment handover to powertrain plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC capability studies on new Power unit Machining program on site.
• Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding.
• Lead equipment installation, power on, run capability, and equipment handover to the powertrain plants.
• Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders.
• Work with OEMs, suppliers, Product, and Plant engineering teams to resolve engineering and program delivery issues.
• Interface and coordinate project-related items such as facilities, safety, ergonomics, material handling & kitting, tooling, and gauging.
• Support Simultaneous Engineering discussion with equipment OEMs.
• Provide onsite support of MIDAS, Protag, and DCP launch tasks.
• Ensure supplier processes for externally purchased components are aligned with internal requirements.
• Initiate and Support Simulation Strategy to verify program assumptions for capacity and lead actions to optimize the process and facilitate continuous improvements.
• Verify Factory Information Systems (FIS).
• Coordinate MTO support plan with component suppliers to fulfill acceptance requirements for vendor and in-plant runoff/equipment acceptance and process capability.
• Apply Global Early Sourcing Work Plan (GESWP) for tooling and gauging equipment and identify any exceptions to the ESWP for replicating existing technologies.
• QC/layout inspection for new applications that replicate existing technologies.
• Support launch of all tool management systems into existing operations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Understanding of machining processes, including CNC programming and operations.
• Experience working with tooling suppliers, buyoff and commissioning of machining tooling.
• Knowledge of powertrain components, gears, engines, transmissions, and washing.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software - AutoCAD.
• Ability to design, analyze, and optimize production processes.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of tooling design and facilities development.
• Innovative thinking to improve productivity and reduce waste.
  
  

Work Environment

This role involves working closely with OEMs, suppliers, and engineering teams in a dynamic environment. You will have access to advanced technologies and software, including CAD/CAM systems. The position may require onsite support and coordination of various project-related items, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow. Dress code is professional attire suitable for engineering environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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