The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved. This role supports new product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and production efficiency in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for automotive components and assemblies
Lead process design, line layout, tooling selection, and equipment specification
Support new product launches including APQP, PPAP, and production readiness
Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
Improve OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time efficiency
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure process stability
Create and maintain work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and process documentation
Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards
Manage capital projects and vendor coordination as required
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
Experience:
3–7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive or high-volume production
Experience with automated assembly, machining, stamping, welding, or injection molding (depending on environment)
Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans
Experience in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
Technical Skills
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
Knowledge of PLCs and automated systems (preferred)
Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, etc.) is a plus
Understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
Data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, or similar)
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment
Project management capability
Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong communication skills
Preferred Certifications (Optional)
Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Lean Certification
PMP (for capital project-heavy roles)
| Location | Jackson, MI |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60,000–$85,000 Per Year |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina, US |
| Website | http://www.topgunstaffinginc.com |
Top Gun staffing is a leading provider of Engineering an IT staffing services enabling organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees. We work with each client on an individual basis to develop the staffing program that best suits their unique needs. Top Gun has a strong history of successfully placing candidates at all skill levels and expertise.
Our core competency and focus is finding outstanding permanent placement candidates to help you succeed, and we take pride in delivering the best candidates to our clients. With staffing solutions from Top Gun, you have a partner with a track record of providing the best available talent in the marketplace.
Starting as a small firm in 2001, we have grown to be a staffing leader, connecting top talent with companies around the world. Our clients are small and large A/E, Manufacturing, Research & Development and IT companies across the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe and Asia.
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