Manufacturing Engineer – 1st Shift in Advanced Machining

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

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.