Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to work in our Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have strong communications with internal and external teams to provide manufacturing expertise, develop Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), and provide recommendations to other Operations and Engineering personnel. This individual will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequence and processes required for production within a digital environment.

• Define and control production processes, including sequence of operations, workflow and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations
• Development of MBOMs and detailed work instructions within Teamcenter PLM
• Implement MBOMs into ERP system
• Work with Operations and Engineering personnel on improvement to MBOMs, work instructions as part of continuous improvement
• Understanding of MRP planning as related to MBOM structure and development
• Understanding of design release activities and engineering changes with the effect on the MBOM
• Interfaces with design engineering on incorporating changes to designs which improve manufacturability
• Liaison between engineering and manufacturing facilities
• Collaborates across the organization and with production, quality, and senior leaders on major projects
• Support production on-site and off-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Operations/Manufacturing field preferred
• 10+ years of Manufacturing related experience in a digital environment preferred
• Full vehicle development lifecycle (from concept to start of production)
• Military vehicle systems engineering or complex subsystem design
• Experience with PLM Teamcenter MPP, MBOM, Work Instructions and MRP planning
• Experience with Digital Engineering Strategy and Digital Twin for Manufacturing
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Considerable knowledge of manufacturing capabilities is required, and previous plant experience.
• Capable of reviewing designs in a CAD system, including interrogating models and drawings (mechanical and electrical)
• Computer skills with Window-based PC systems & applicable software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)

Full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (BCBS/VSP) coverage; FSA and HSA options; company‑paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Basic Life/AD&D insurance; voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage; virtual care, pet insurance, MetLife legal plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Benefits Hub employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and a performance‑based bonus.

Eligible employees also receive paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (observed), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day 2027. Veterans also receive Veterans Day, and all eligible employees receive 3 floating holidays to be used within the calendar year with prior approval.