Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Sr. Manufacturing Engineer near Fenton, MI ready to make an impact in a medical manufacturing environment . If you’re passionate about manufacturing processes, product development, continuous improvement, and hands-on engineering and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment , then we want to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the design and development of OEM and contract manufacturing projects from concept through production.
• Support prototyping, design risk assessments, product testing, and development activities.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, documentation, and production methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving efficiency, applying Lean principles, and achieving cost savings.
• Provide product design support, including GD&T, FMEA, failure mode analysis, and CAD design as needed.
• Partner closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project timelines, benchmarks, meetings, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Serve as the engineering lead for the compression molding production group and support the implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure products and processes meet strict industry requirements.

What We Need From You

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field ; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing, process engineering, or product development experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with hands‑on involvement in production processes.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks .
• Experience working with an ERP system .
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process development, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work directly with production teams and confidently troubleshoot problems on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while remaining organized and adaptable.

The ideal candidate will also have any or all of the following preferred experience and skills:

• Compression molding experience – a major plus!
• Medical device manufacturing experience or experience working with medical‑industry customers.
• Experience working with EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or similar materials.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience with carbon fiber, advanced foam fabrication, compression molding, coating, vacuum forming, or other specialized manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Global Shop Solutions or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with GD&T, FMEA, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

The Perks

• Stable, growing manufacturing company with strong employee retention.
• Temperature-controlled, immaculately clean and organized facility.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Exposure to a variety of advanced manufacturing capabilities, including compression molding, carbon fiber, CNC machining, foam fabrication, coating, and vacuum forming.
• Company winter shutdown and 12 standard holidays.
• Approximately 3 weeks of vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to grow responsibilities as the company continues to expand.
• Collaborative team environment where employees are valued and encouraged to build long‑term careers.

StaffBright – Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. By partnering with industry leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long‑term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.