Manufacturing Engineering Contractor

Manufacturing Engineer This role is responsible for verifying equipment and tooling through all phases of product and equipment validation within a casting manufacturing environment. Main responsibility is to qualify machinery along with all tooling change outs. The successful candidate must be able to buy-off the equipment and ensure milestones are met on time. Position is based onsite at a casting manufacturing facility in Bay City, MI and may require onsite support at supplier locations as needed. Responsibilities: Verify equipment and tooling throughout all stages of validation. Qualify machinery and support tooling changeovers. Perform equipment buy-offs and ensure project milestones are met on time. Provide onsite support to suppliers when needed. Analyse, interpret downtime data and implement corrective actions. Work closely with plant and supplier teams to resolve equipment issues. Requirements: Experience with equipment validation and machinery qualifications. Ability to interpret downtime and performance data. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Manufacturing experience, preferably in casting or automotive environments. Hands-on experience with CNC machining and block/prismatic machining processes. Manufacturing mindset and good communication skills Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or related experience Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience