Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Colonial Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Michigan to design and launch efficient assembly processes for new and existing programs. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to introduce new equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply lessons learned, support APQP activities, and ensure processes meet engineering, quality, safety, and performance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience, preferably automotive.
• 2+ years APQP experience supporting launches and process development.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, automation, and systems.
• Experience with equipment installation, certification, run-off, and production launch.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, GD&T, and error-proofing.
• IATF quality requirements and safe manufacturing practices understanding.
• Experience with equipment sourcing, RFQs, and purchase orders.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

APQP experience

Assembly processes

Equipment installation

PFMEA/Control Plans

IATF quality requirements

RFQs/POs

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancezwith approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing and launching efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs. You’ll work hands‑on with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to bring new equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.

This is an opportunity to solve challenging manufacturing problems, improve performance, and help shape the way Voltava builds and delivers products.

This role drives continuous improvement, applies lessons learned and best practices to new processes, supports APQP activities, and ensures manufacturing processes meet applicable engineering, quality, safety, and performance standards.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• 3+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly experience, preferably in automotive.

• 2+ years of APQP experience supporting program launches and process development.

• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing systems.

• Experience with equipment installation, certification, run‑off, and production launch.

• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Reverse PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, GD&T, and error‑proofing.

• Understanding of IATF quality requirements and safe manufacturing practices.

• Experience with equipment sourcing, RFQs, and POs.

• Strong problem‑solving, project management, and decision‑making skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, customers, and suppliers.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Automotive assembly experience with automation or robotics.

• AutoCAD experience.

• Experience sourcing tooling and equipment from RFQ through launch.

• Experience improving OEE, throughput, quality, cost, scrap/rework, or material flow.

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

• Experience with engineering changes, operator training, or manufacturing standards.

• Manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.

• Experience applying lessons learned and best practices to new manufacturing processes.

• Experience with error‑proofing and developing robust manufacturing systems.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required.

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.

• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.

• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.

• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.