Global Metal Manufacturing Program Lead

The Federal Group USA; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Group USA is seeking a Program Engineer – Metal Components to manage metal manufacturing projects for an international supplier network. You will review prints, audit factories, and advise clients on methods and materials, spanning from sample development to full production.

Based in Bingham Farms, MI, you will work directly with customers, factories, and leadership, travel internationally, and own projects end to end with minimal bureaucracy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with castings, forgings, cold headed parts, and machined components.
• Background in supplier quality, sourcing engineering, program/launch engineering, or manufacturing engineering with vendor interaction.
• Proficiency with PPAP, APQP, 8D, GD&T, and print review.

Responsibilities

• Manage metal manufacturing projects from sample development through full production.
• Advise clients on manufacturing best practices — methods, materials, finishing options.
• Review project feasibility and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure customer prints are complete and accurate with tolerances and material callouts.
• Review vendor RFQs and quotes for technical accuracy.
• Oversee vendor management and partner with Sourcing on vendor selection.
• Travel internationally for factory tours and vendor audits.
• Collaborate with Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers on non-conforming parts and inspections.
• Communicate technical information and deviations to sales for client follow-up.
• Lead project kickoff meetings with clients and vendors.
• Provide regular status updates and escalate at-risk projects to leadership.

Skills

Castings

Forgings

Vendor interaction

Project management

PPAP

GD&T

Print review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

3D Modeling

Job description

The Federal Group USA is seeking a Program Engineer – Metal Components to manage metal manufacturing projects for an international supplier network. You will review prints, audit factories, and advise clients on methods and materials, spanning from sample development to full production.

Based in Bingham Farms, MI, you will work directly with customers, factories, and leadership, travel internationally, and own projects end to end with minimal bureaucracy.