Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Simulation & Automation

EPMA, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EPMA, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing projects, including process design, production optimization, equipment selection, Lean manufacturing, and simulation. Duration is 12 months with potential to go full-time. W2 only; no visa sponsorship.

The role requires translating requirements into efficient manufacturing solutions, collaborating with engineering teams, and traveling as needed to customer facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing product development, production processes, equipment, and machinery.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing and assembly processes and Lean optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and translate technical data into manufacturing and assembly process requirements.
• Assist with planning, design, and launch of manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean principles to improve layouts, workflow, and workforce utilization.
• Evaluate capital equipment based on product specs and objectives.
• Develop business cases for selecting manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Run manufacturing systems simulations including material flow and facility layouts.
• Interface with customers to understand requirements and ensure project delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions.
• Travel locally and overnight to company and customer sites as required.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Project management

Communication

Tools

ProPlanner

FlexSim

Job description

EPMA, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing projects, including process design, production optimization, equipment selection, Lean manufacturing, and simulation. Duration is 12 months with potential to go full-time. W2 only; no visa sponsorship.

The role requires translating requirements into efficient manufacturing solutions, collaborating with engineering teams, and traveling as needed to customer facilities.