Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Milling​/Machining in Adrian

Job Description

• Leads CNC milling process development and machining application optimization, driving improvements in capability, quality, competitiveness, and overall performance
• Leads tube forming, assembly, and secondary process development, enhancing process stability, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Owns end-to-end manufacturing and quality performance within the assigned value stream
• Analyzes production and process data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for capability improvement
• Leads structured root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Partners with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve process and quality-related issues
• Provides technical manufacturing support to account managers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Conducts internal process audits and supports external audit activities (e.g., ISO compliance and customer audits)
• Reviews and approves production documentation including work instructions, control plans, and process documentation
• Supports new product introductions (NPI), process validation, and APQP activities
• Trains production teams on process standards, quality expectations, and best practices
• Actively supports mission, vision, Code of Conduct, and Process-Based Leadership guidelines
• Actively supports 5S and Safety programs across manufacturing operations
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in CNC milling applications, including process development, tooling, and machining problem solving
• Proven experience applying quality system requirements and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to support product and process launches
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of quality and manufacturing tools (Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and hands‑on problem solving
• Experience in thermal systems, heat transfer, or precision manufacturing environments is a plus