Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on supporting CNC and machining operations and/or troubleshooting automated equipment in a high-volume production environment.
The engineer spends approximately 80% of their time on the manufacturing floor and 20% in the office, working closely with multiple large CNC centers and automated lines to improve processes, resolve issues, and support new product introductions. The position combines hands-on technical work with process design, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the CNC and machining area by working directly with approximately six large CNC centers.
• Set up CNC machines and program CNC equipment using G-code to meet production and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment and multiple types of equipment, including semi-automated, manual work cells with multiple stations, and fully automated lines that perform machining, loading, assembly, riveting, fastening, pressure testing, and other operations.
• Lead the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes to increase throughput, quality, and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality process documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, and setup sheets.
• Support the specification, quoting, purchase, and runoff of capital equipment, tooling, and systems required for manufacturing.
• Set up and validate equipment for new product introductions into production, including manual work cells and manual assembly operations.
• Collaborate with tool makers and other skilled trades to implement equipment changes and troubleshoot issues in a unionized environment where direct hands-on work on equipment may be limited.
• Ensure that production targets, such as high-volume output (e.g., lines targeting up to 1,000 parts per hour), are achievable through robust process design and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in CNC / machining environment OR Automated environment
• Multiple types of equipment - semi automated, manual with 2-3 stations, completely automated where put raw material in and get finished product out.
• Proficiency in Solidworks

Work Environment

The engineer supports multiple large CNC centers and automated lines in a high-volume manufacturing facility, including manual work cells, semi-automated stations, and fully automated equipment.
Typical working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The environment operates as a union shop, so the engineer often collaborates with tool makers and other skilled trades when troubleshooting or implementing changes on equipment.
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.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hastings,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
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