Manufacturing Engineer; Temporary

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Manufacturing Engineer (Temporary) | Troy, MI

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Troy, MI as a Manufacturing Engineer. This is a temporary role through September, though it may extend to November.

You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Candidates from the Detroit metro area and beyond are encouraged to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few values you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, we would like to get to know you better.

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee‑owned engineering and technology consulting company. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Employees working in Troy, MI have a short commute from Rochester Hills, Clawson, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Warren, or Dearborn, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

• Engineer I: $72,000 – $84,000
• Engineer II: $80,000 – $92,000
• Engineer III: $90,000 – $102,000
• Senior Engineer: $97,000 – $112,000

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Temporary) in Troy, MI, you will:

• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for electrical and metal‑fabrication equipment to ensure smooth production flow and consistent quality.
• Assist with selecting and evaluating machinery, tools, and equipment, including basic troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, and other structured problem‑solving methods.
• Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation to support safe and consistent operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during new product introduction by providing input on manufacturability and learning DFMA principles.
• Work with quality teams to support inspection plans, testing methods, and root‑cause investigations for manufacturing‑related issues.
• Provide hands‑on support to production teams by helping resolve day‑to‑day issues and assisting with process adjustment.
• Contribute to cost‑reduction and efficiency‑improvement efforts by gathering data, performing basic analyses, and supporting implementation.
• Communicate and coordinate with production, engineering, procurement, and supply‑chain teams to ensure alignment and smooth operations.
• Promote a safe work environment by following safety standards, identifying potential risks, and supporting compliance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Dearborn, Livonia, or Southfield, and the greater Detroit metro area.
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing engineering.
• Must be local to Troy, MI, or the Detroit, MI, metro; relocation is not available for this role.
• Previous manufacturing experience with exposure to metal fabrication, electrical systems, and electro‑mechanical assembly strongly preferred.
• Skilled in supporting production teams directly, including hands‑on troubleshooting and process adjustments on the shop floor.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including data interpretation, root‑cause identification, and corrective‑action implementation.
• Familiar with quality tools such as process controls, structured problem‑solving, and…