Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 131,981,000 - 139,138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking Accounts

HSA

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking a Controls Manufacturing Engineer to support automotive manufacturing launches onsite. You will develop processes, tooling plans, and production layouts while leading tooling installation and startup activities across U.S.

and international sites. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, automotive manufacturing experience, and strong skills in project management, communication, and 3D CAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Automotive manufacturing engineering experience is required.
• Controls and electrical engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with automotive assembly, machining, tooling, or production facilities.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD systems.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including Sharonville, OH and Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Support new product launches for automotive assembly and component manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and production layouts.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, logistics, and supplier teams.
• Lead tooling installation, startup, commissioning, and launch support activities.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing, assembly, machining, and tooling issues.
• Conduct 3D CAD reviews and analyze manufacturing feasibility for new designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Document lessons learned and implement corrective actions for future programs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

3D CAD

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

3D CAD

Job description

Now Hiring: Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Pay Rate: $46.06/hour

Schedule: Fully Onsite | Travel Required

Are you an Electrical Engineer with Controls experience looking to support cutting-edge automotive manufacturing launches? Join a dynamic engineering team responsible for bringing new vehicle, powertrain, and battery programs to life. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement with advanced manufacturing systems, tooling implementation, process improvements, and production launches.

Job Duties

• Support new product launches for automotive assembly and component manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, tooling plans, and production layouts
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, logistics, and supplier teams
• Lead tooling installation, startup, commissioning, and launch support activities
• Identify and resolve manufacturing, assembly, machining, and tooling issues
• Conduct 3D CAD reviews and analyze manufacturing feasibility for new designs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Document lessons learned and implement corrective actions for future programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• Automotive manufacturing engineering experience required
• Controls and electrical engineering experience strongly preferred
• Experience with automotive assembly, machining, tooling, or production facilities
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD systems
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including support in the Sharonville, OH and Kentucky areas

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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