Manufacturing Engineer: Automotive Automation Launch

Colonial Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Voltava, a premier global manufacturing partner, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II in Michigan to develop and launch efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to bring equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, applying lessons learned, supporting APQP activities, and ensuring

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing/assembly experience.
• 2+ years of APQP experience supporting program launches.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with equipment installation, certification, run-off, and production launch.
• Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, GD&T, and error-proofing.
• Understanding of IATF quality requirements and safe manufacturing practices.
• Experience with RFQs and POs.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs.
• Work hands-on with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to bring new equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.
• Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons learned to new processes; support APQP activities and ensure processes meet standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

APQP experience

Tooling, equipment, automation

PFMEA/Control Plans/GD&T

IATF knowledge

Sourcing RFQs/POs

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Voltava, a premier global manufacturing partner, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II in Michigan to develop and launch efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to bring equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, applying lessons learned, supporting APQP activities, and ensuring