Manufacturing Engineer – 1st Shift in Advanced Machining
Job in
Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, 49245, USA
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Birmingham Search Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Homer, MI
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary:$85,000 + (DOE)
Our client, an industry leader in brake manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Homer, Michigan. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong machining background who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, leading new equipment launches, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Design, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes in a CNC machining environment.
- Support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Lead new program launches from concept through production, including equipment design, line layouts, capital equipment procurement, installation, programming, setup, and training.
- Develop machining and assembly processes, including all required APQP documentation.
- Optimize tooling, work holding, and production equipment used in CNC turning operations.
- Establish and maintain inventory levels for cutting tools and perishable work holding in the stockroom and SMED area.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve quality, reliability, and productivity.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
- Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a machining environment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC turning, machining processes, tooling, fabrication, and assembly equipment.
- Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar.
- Experience developing APQP documentation for machining and assembly processes.
- Working knowledge of:
- GD&T
- PFMEA
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including:
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Poka-Yoke
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Basic understanding of industrial automation.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC controls is a plus.
- Familiarity with Fanuc and KUKA robots is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred, but equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will also be considered.
- 1st Shift
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work for an industry leader in brake manufacturing
- Exposure to advanced machining, automation, robotics, and new product launches
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead impactful manufacturing improvements
- Stable company with excellent long-term career growth potential
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