Manufacturing Engineer

Zone EngineerWe are seeking a Zone Engineer to support General Assembly operations at a major automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing projects within a designated production zone. Each Zone Engineer serves as the primary technical and program management owner for approximately 30 workstations within their assigned area.The ideal candidate will bring a blend of manufacturing engineering expertise, equipment/tooling implementation experience, and strong project management skills. Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally with production personnel, suppliers, skilled trades, engineering teams, and leadership to successfully launch and sustain manufacturing processes.Manufacturing engineering, Tooling Buyoff, Manufacturing process, Continuous improvement, Process improvementManufacturing engineering, Manufacturing process, Continuous improvementAutomotive manufacturing experience.Experience managing manufacturing launch activities and automotive program execution.Familiarity with automation systems, conveyors, torque tools, spindle tooling, and assembly equipment.Entry LevelThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okemos, MI. The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/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)This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. This is a fully onsite position in Okemos, MI.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.