Manufacturing Engineer

Rauch & Associates; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rauch & Associates in Metro Detroit is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to be hands-on on the production floor, solving problems, and supporting new automated lines in a high-volume environment.

You will program CNCs, optimize tooling and parameters, and collaborate with production, quality, and controls teams to drive continuous improvement and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with CNC machining in high-volume environments.
• Hands-on on production floor problem solving and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs (turning + milling) for performance and quality.
• Support new product launches (NPI) for automated machining lines.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and automation issues directly on the floor.
• Work with robotics, vision systems, and in-process gauging.
• Select and optimize cutting tools, speeds, and feeds (turning-focused).
• Drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC turning

CNC milling

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Robotics

Vision systems

Gauging

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

PLC systems

Robotics hardware

Job description

Metro Detroit | Automotive Manufacturing | Full-Time

A hands-on role where you actually solve problems and not just document them

We’re partnering with a Michigan-based manufacturing group to find a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the production floor: someone who enjoys troubleshooting, improving machining processes, and supporting new automated lines in a high-volume environment.

This is not a sit-back role. You’ll be directly involved in CNC programming, tooling, process optimization, and launch support - owning both the process and the problems.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on fully automated CNC machining lines in a true production setting
• Play a key role in new product launches and process optimization
• Be part of a hands‑on engineering team where your input actually drives change
• High visibility role with real impact on performance, efficiency, and uptime
• Exposure to automation, robotics, tooling, and advanced machining systems

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and optimize CNC programs (turning + milling) for performance and quality
• Support new product launches (NPI) for automated machining lines
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and automation issues directly on the floor
• Work with robotics, vision systems, and in-process gauging
• Select and optimize cutting tools, speeds, and feeds (turning-focused)
• Partner with production, quality, and controls teams
• Drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in CNC machining, with expertise in CNC turning (lathes)
• Solid exposure to CNC milling (multi-axis preferred)
• Background in a high-volume automotive or similar fast-paced environment
• Hands‑on experience with automated machining lines and launches
• Deep understanding of cutting tools and machining optimization
• Experience troubleshooting issues on the production floor
• Exposure to automation, robotics, PLCs, vision systems, or gauging
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience with gear cutting, hobbing, or broaching
• Lean / Six Sigma background

Interested?

If you enjoy being close to the work, solving real production challenges, and making a measurable impact - this is worth a conversation.