Manufacturing Engineer - Gear Machining & Launch

Job Description

Job Description

MARTIN Technologies | Sterling Heights, Michigan | 100% Onsite 
Morning Shift: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Overtime as Required 
Required Experience: 5+ Years of Related Manufacturing / Machining Experience 

Shape the process. Launch with precision. Build lasting performance. 

MARTIN Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining & Launch to support manufacturing process development and production launch at our customer facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. 

You will work with the customer’s launch team and equipment suppliers to deliver capable gear machining processes, resolve production constraints, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and launch targets. 

The MARTIN Legacy 

For more than 30 years, MARTIN Technologies has brought together automotive engineering, manufacturing, and motorsports expertise to support vehicle and powertrain programs. Our legacy combines practical problem-solving, technical precision, and a passion for performance. Join a team where your manufacturing expertise contributes to successful launches and reliable production. 

What You Will Do 

• Support gear machining process engineering, equipment launch, and production ramp-up. 

• Coordinate with launch teams and suppliers to establish capable manufacturing processes and tooling. 

• Complete PPAP quality and launch documentation. 

• Apply engineering principles and analytical methods to improve processes and products. 

• Use statistical process control to identify variation and improve process consistency. 

• Investigate internal and supplier process concerns, prioritize open issues, and verify corrective actions. 

• Conduct process audits to maintain discipline and alignment with customer requirements. 

• Create process sheets, work instructions, and supporting quality documentation. 

• Lead variability reduction and Lean manufacturing improvements. 

• Identify throughput constraints and implement root cause improvements to meet production ramp-up targets. 

• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and coordinate corrective actions. 

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. 

• Support applicable plant, environmental, and governmental requirements, including ISO 14001 activities and internal audits. 

What You Bring 

• 5+ years of related manufacturing or machining process experience. 

• Hands-on knowledge of gear machining processes and manufacturing equipment. 

• Experience with statistical process control, Lean manufacturing, and PPAP. 

• Ability to evaluate process capability and implement effective corrective actions. 

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and practical problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills. 

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities with engineering, production, and supplier teams. 

• Strong attention to detail and accurate technical documentation. 

• Availability to work 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, Michigan, from 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime as required. 

Preferred Experience 

• Hypoid bevel gear processes, including blanking, milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, shot peening, hard turning, and lapping. 

• Quality analysis using QDAS or Minitab. 

• Gear inspection using Klingelnberg P40 or Gleason Nano gear CMM equipment. 

• Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why. 

• Lean tools, including 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping. 

• DMAIC and DMADV / Design for Six Sigma methodologies. 

• FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOE). 

• Manufacturing equipment launch and production ramp-up support. 

Work Authorization and Location Requirements 

Applicants must currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States. MARTIN Technologies does not offer visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants requiring current or future sponsorship will not be considered. Applications from individuals currently residing outside the United States will be automatically rejected. 

Apply 

Send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  
Subject: Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining & Launch | Sterling Heights 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

MARTIN Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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