Manufacturing Engineer

Birmingham Search Group; Homer (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Search Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Homer, MI role on 1st shift. You will improve CNC machining processes, lead new program launches, and drive continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate brings machining-focused experience, CAD proficiency, and APQP documentation skills, with a strong Lean mindset and a readiness to lead cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machining environment with CNC turning.
• Proficient in CAD, tooling, and fabrication processes.
• Experience preparing APQP documentation for machining/assembly.
• Understanding of GD&T, PFMEA, and MS Office tools.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience (5S/Kaizen/DOE).
• Working knowledge of PLC controls and robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and improve CNC machining processes.
• Support machining, fabrication, and assembly to boost quality and cost.
• Lead new program launches from concept to production, incl. equipment/layouts.
• Develop machining/assembly processes and APQP documentation.
• Optimize tooling, workholding, and equipment for CNC turns.
• Maintain inventory for cutting tools and perishable workholding.
• Apply Lean/CI methods to raise quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

CNC turning

Machining processes

APQP documentation

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Poka-yoke

DOE

OEE

Industrial automation basics

PLC controls (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

Fanuc/KUKA robot familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Homer, MI
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary:$85,000 + (DOE)

Join an Industry Leader in Brake Manufacturing

Our client, an industry leader in brake manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Homer, Michigan. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong machining background who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, leading new equipment launches, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes in a CNC machining environment.
• Support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead new program launches from concept through production, including equipment design, line layouts, capital equipment procurement, installation, programming, setup, and training.
• Develop machining and assembly processes, including all required APQP documentation.
• Optimize tooling, workholding, and production equipment used in CNC turning operations.
• Establish and maintain inventory levels for cutting tools and perishable workholding in the stockroom and SMED area.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a machining environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning, machining processes, tooling, fabrication, and assembly equipment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Experience developing APQP documentation for machining and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of:
  • GD&T
  • PFMEA
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including:
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Poka-Yoke
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Basic understanding of industrial automation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC controls is a plus.
• Familiarity with Fanuc and KUKA robots is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred, but equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will also be considered.

Why Join?

• 1st Shift
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader in brake manufacturing
• Exposure to advanced machining, automation, robotics, and new product launches
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead impactful manufacturing improvements
• Stable company with excellent long-term career growth potential