Maintenance Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Professionals; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Michigan is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Engineering Lead to oversee maintenance operations and promote continuous improvement within their manufacturing processes. This role demands a hands-on approach to leadership and technical expertise in engineering and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing environments, exhibiting strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000, contingent upon experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is crucial.
• Project management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the maintenance team to reduce downtime.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Lead safety improvement projects and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Engineering Lead

Location: Commerce Township, MI
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 (Based on experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineer to lead maintenance operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing processes. This dual-role position is ideal for a strong leader with technical expertise in manufacturing engineering and equipment maintenance, capable of fostering a lean culture, solving complex problems, and driving productivity and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and work hands-on with the maintenance team to reduce downtime and address safety concerns.

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all equipment.

• Lead safety improvement projects and ensure compliance with safety protocols and corrective actions.

• Train operators and maintenance staff on new or updated processes and equipment.

• Ensure proper documentation for equipment, procedures, and safety standards (e.g., LOTO).

• Support and lead cross-functional initiatives including lean manufacturing, KPI tracking, and product launch readiness.

• Specify, source, and support installation of new tools and machinery.

• Oversee process validation, equipment commissioning, and readiness for production changes.

• Collaborate with contractors and vendors for technical projects and equipment upgrades.

• Analyze and optimize processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality control.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

• Familiarity with MS Office applications

• Experience managing installation and upgrades of process and assembly equipment

• Background in tooling, fixture, and equipment design

• Project management experience

• Exposure to agile product development

• Understanding of PLCs, drives, HMIs (Allen Bradley preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in web handling, roll-to-roll web coating, or textile manufacturing

• Proficiency in MS Project

Key Traits & Skills

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Proactive self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement

• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.