Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Process Optimization

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

Job summary

EPMA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing projects spanning process design, production optimization, and Lean manufacturing. The role focuses on translating product requirements into practical manufacturing solutions and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and launching manufacturing processes, evaluating capital equipment, performing manufacturing system

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing product development and processes.
• Lean manufacturing and process optimization expertise.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Office tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Plan, design, and launch manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean principles to layouts and workflows.
• Evaluate capital equipment based on specs and objectives.
• Build technical and financial cases for process selection.
• Run manufacturing systems simulations (material flow, facility layout).
• Collaborate with engineering teams and interface with customers.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Job description

EPMA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing projects spanning process design, production optimization, and Lean manufacturing. The role focuses on translating product requirements into practical manufacturing solutions and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and launching manufacturing processes, evaluating capital equipment, performing manufacturing system