Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our client in Auburn Hills. This role plays a critical part in supporting manufacturing success by ensuring reliable, efficient, and compliant production processes aligned with operational and customer requirements.
This position leads manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facility operations, and process optimization to drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Manufacturing Execution & Process Ownership

• Own and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes across automated, electronics, and manual assembly operations
• Drive improvements in yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost
• Ensure robust process controls through PFMEA, control plans, routings, and standard work
• Lead line balancing, capacity planning, and layout optimization to support business demand

Equipment Reliability & System Performance

• Own the performance and reliability of production equipment, automation, and test systems
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure uptime and stability
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for:
• Equipment downtime
• Test system failures and false rejects
• Process variability impacting quality or throughput
• Partner with internal teams and external resources to upgrade, standardize, and integrate test platforms and manufacturing systems

Capital Equipment, Automation & Integration

• Lead capital equipment strategy including selection, justification, installation, and validation
• Drive system integration efforts across automation, test systems, MES/ERP interfaces, and production equipment
• Ensure proper execution of IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation activities
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and spare parts strategy
• Support facility and equipment planning aligned with operational growth

Facility Management & Operational Readiness

• Own facility infrastructure including HVAC systems, electrical distribution, compressed air, lighting, and building systems
• Ensure facility readiness to support production, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead facility upgrades, expansions, and layout changes in support of operational needs
• Manage external contractors and service providers for facility-related work
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Drive 5S, workplace organization, and facility-level improvements across the site

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness and industrialization of new and transferred products
• Partner with Product Engineering to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Ensure smooth transition from development to stable, scalable production

Quality & Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with UL, ETL, ISO 9001, and internal QMS requirements
• Support audits, nonconformance management, CAPA, MRB, and customer issue resolution
• Implement and sustain SPC, MSA, and structured change management processes
• Ensure all processes and documentation meet regulatory and internal standards

Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, DMAIC, A3, and 5-Why methodologies
• Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives tied to SPQDC metrics
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Regulatory teams
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and facility support teams
• Build a culture of accountability, urgency, safety, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear expectations, development plans, and performance management routines
• Drive tiered daily management and ensure visibility to key operational metrics

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including progressive leadership…