Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Automation & Simulation

EPMA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EPMA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process design, production optimization, equipment selection, Lean manufacturing, and simulation for advanced manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of hands-on experience and can translate product requirements into practical, efficient manufacturing solutions while collaborating with design and engineering teams. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Read technical data packages and translate requirements into process specs.
• Plan, design, and launch manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean principles to layouts, workflow, and utilization.
• Evaluate capital equipment based on specs and objectives.
• Develop business cases for manufacturing choices.
• Run manufacturing systems simulations (material flow, layouts).
• Interface with customers to ensure project delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Travel locally and overnight as required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Capital equipment evaluation

Simulation

Tools

ProPlanner

FlexSim

Job description

EPMA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process design, production optimization, equipment selection, Lean manufacturing, and simulation for advanced manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of hands-on experience and can translate product requirements into practical, efficient manufacturing solutions while collaborating with design and engineering teams. Occasional travel may be required.