Crankshaft Launch & Ramp-Up Engineer

Insight Global; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift (10:00pm-6:00am)

On-site at Flint Engine Plant

OT: Yes

Job summary

Insight Global in Flint, MI is seeking a Crankshaft Execution Engineer to own the crankshaft machining line through production launch and ramp-up. This hands-on role focuses on process validation, production readiness, and quality initiatives on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree with 1–3 years' crankshaft/machining launch experience, strong GD&T, and proficiency in CMM/gaging. Willingness to work 3rd shift and off-hours is required to support qualification runs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of crankshaft or camshaft machining launch experience with PPAP, qualification, and ramp-up.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to read/interpret part prints and drive design into process.
• Working knowledge of gaging and dimensional measurement (CMM, hard gaging) and traceability to print requirements.
• Root-cause, data-driven problem solving for machining and quality issues.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including off-shift, holidays, and weekends for qualification runs and ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Support a next-generation engine program and own a crankshaft machining line through production launch and ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot issues on the plant floor and drive resolution to ensure process stability and part quality.
• Assist with process validation, production readiness, quality initiatives, and launch activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, tooling, and operations teams to balance targets and stability.
• Contribute to cross-functional launch activities and transition to full-scale production.

Skills

GD&T

Reading prints

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Manufacturing execution

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

Tools

CMM

Hard gaging

Job description

Insight Global in Flint, MI is seeking a Crankshaft Execution Engineer to own the crankshaft machining line through production launch and ramp-up. This hands-on role focuses on process validation, production readiness, and quality initiatives on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree with 1–3 years' crankshaft/machining launch experience, strong GD&T, and proficiency in CMM/gaging. Willingness to work 3rd shift and off-hours is required to support qualification runs.