Manufacturing Process Engineer Job at Actalent in Sterling Heights

Description

This role is for gear machining launch process engineer. You will work jointly with the headquarters launch team and their suppliers to assure the incoming manufacturing line is successfully delivered. Jod duties are to include but not limited to: • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Gear machining • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity • Complete all PPAP quality launch documentation • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products • Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes • Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes • Deliver capable processes and tools for all gear machining operations • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets

Skills

powertrain components, machining, gear, axle

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred Hypoid Bevel process understanding (blanking, milling, grinding, heat treat, shot peening) Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab) Klingelnburg P40 & Gleason Nano Gear CMM Effective oral and written communication skills Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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.