Launch-Focused Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product assembly launches, develop optimal manufacturing processes, and work with automation equipment from quoting through production. You will collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and the production plant to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery of systems.

Candidates should have a BS in Engineering or related field (or a 2-year degree with 4+ years) and hands-on experience with automated

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related 4-year college; 4+ years experience in automation/manufacturing.
• Experience with automated assembly, cell layout, and BIW processes.
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers/integrators to ensure on-time delivery and equipment compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment.
• Maintain weekly supplier schedules and progress against timelines; manage open-issue matrix.
• Provide project leadership from quoting to sourcing to production.
• Coordinate with Program and production teams to ensure plant readiness and system acceptance.

Skills

Automated assembly experience

Cell layout & operations

BIW understanding

Sheet metal fabrication & assembly

Project Management

Robotics programming (Fanuc/ABB)

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related, 4-year college

2-year associate degree + 4+ years experience

Tools

AutoCad

Cad viewing systems

MS Project / Project Management software

Microsoft Office

Robotics programming software (Fanuc/ABB)

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product assembly launches, develop optimal manufacturing processes, and work with automation equipment from quoting through production. You will collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and the production plant to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery of systems.

Candidates should have a BS in Engineering or related field (or a 2-year degree with 4+ years) and hands-on experience with automated