More jobs:
Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, 49058, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer supports CNC and machining operations with a strong focus on the production floor, spending approximately 80% of the time on-site at the machines and 20% in the office. This role leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, provides day-to-day engineering support to plant operations, and ensures robust process documentation and equipment readiness for current production and new product introductions.
+ 80% of the time spent in the machining and CNC areas and 20% in an office setting
Responsibilities
+ Support the CNC and machining area by working closely with six large CNC centers and responding to troubleshooting needs as they arise.
+ Spend the majority of time on the production floor to monitor operations, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
+ Set up CNC machines and program them using G-code to ensure efficient and accurate machining operations.
+ Lead the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
+ Provide engineering support for plant operations and address daily production problems using structured root cause analysis methods.
+ Develop, maintain, and update quality process documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, and set-up sheets.
+ Support the specification, quoting, purchase, and runoff of capital equipment, tooling, and systems required for manufacturing.
+ Set up equipment for new product introductions, including manual work cells and manual assembly operations, to ensure smooth transitions into production.
+ Collaborate with toolmakers and other skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment issues in a union environment where direct hands-on work on equipment may be limited.
+ Work cross-functionally with design, production, and quality teams to align manufacturing processes with product and customer requirements.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
+ 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC and machining environment.
+ Hands-on experience supporting CNC machines and machining equipment.
+ Proficiency in G-code programming for CNC machines.
+ Proficiency in Solid Works for designing and improving manufacturing processes and tooling.
+
Experience with manual assembly operations.
+ Ability to perform structured root cause analysis to resolve production problems.
+ Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, and set-up sheets.
"Nice to have"
Skills & Qualifications
+
Experience with Creo for engineering design and documentation.
+
Experience with AutoCAD for layouts, tooling, and process documentation.
+ Experience in assembly operations, including manual work cells and manual work assembly.
+ Experience supporting capital equipment specification, quoting, purchase, and runoff.
+ Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment by collaborating with toolmakers and other skilled trades.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
The engineer supports six large CNC centers and manual work cells in a unionized manufacturing facility, where direct hands-on work on equipment may be limited and troubleshooting often occurs in partnership with toolmakers and other skilled trades.
Schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
+ One-hour lunch break
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hastings, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×