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Lead Manufacturing Engineer - CONFIDENTIAL

Pontiac, MI 48341

Posted: 11/24/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Aerospace Job Number: KB7262561124

Job Description

LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER  This engineer will be in a critical role launching a new production cell for the manufacture of bearing balls and Fasteners Location: This position will reside in the Detroit, Michigan area throughout the majority of 2026 and will transition in late 2026 or early 2027 to the pan handle in Florida
Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000Relocation Assistance: Yes
Our client, a Southeast manufacturer is seeking the Qualified Professional Technical Group’s assistance in locating a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer be in a critical role launching a new production cell for the manufacture of precision formed and machined components.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Creating detailed manufacturing process plans
  • Defining capital requirements, buyoff criteria, and evaluating vendor proposals
  • Defining a safe, lean, and efficient plant layout
  • Validating capital purchases through execution of Acceptance Test Plans at both vendor and on-site locations
  • Overseeing the installation and commissioning of capital equipment
  • Performing hands-on process development, NC programming, tool design, and inspection
  • Establishing preventative maintenance plans
  • Establishing procedures to assure the proper set-up and usage of tools, machines, and equipment
  • Seeing the project through the PPAP process and into serial production
  • Assuring cell compliance with the various computerized systems on the factory floor, such as, On-line Quality Reporting (OQR), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Factory Data Collection (FDC) and other similar programs.
  • Working closely with project and plant leadership to maintain schedule and budget
  • Other technical, physical, and administrative duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field
  • The qualified candidate must have an interest in working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
  • The position requires five years of relevant experience.  Process planning, process development, CNC programming, or tool design experience is a plus
  • Must be able to read and interpret part drawings. Strong CAD skills are desired (UG NX is a plus)
  • Comprehension of mechanical components and engineering principles
  • Highly motivated and organized individual who is able to function independently
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong experience in both analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
  • U. S. citizenship is required
    
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