Manufacturing Engineer: Precision CNC & Process Improvement

Actalent; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

80 hours PTO

72 hours personal time

Direct-hire opportunity

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Kentwood, MI to drive high-performance precision manufacturing. You will develop and refine processes, support capital equipment planning, and lead continuous improvement to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, train operators, and apply GD&T and lean methods to optimize production. The role emphasizes APQP, PPAP, and QMS/EMS compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree and manufacturing experience required.
• APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC and GD&T proficiency expected.
• Experience interpreting complex drawings and GD&T for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to standardize procedures and documentation.
• Provide technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation.
• Design, develop, and optimize processes and tooling for current and new products.
• Lead APQP teams and continuous improvement initiatives within the production system framework.
• Create, maintain, and improve process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for new parts and update customer quotes based on analysis.
• Train operators on machine operations, SPC, and process improvement techniques.
• Apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specs.
• Ensure adherence to QMS and EMS requirements in all activities.
• Apply root cause analysis to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
• Utilize lean principles to reduce waste and improve OEE.
• Support PPAP, PFMEA, and other quality planning tools.

Skills

GD&T

APQP / PPAP

PFMEA / SPC

Root cause analysis

Process / manufacturing engineering

Lean / continuous improvement

Technical documentation & drawings

CNC machining experience

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

CNC lathes: Mazak, Haas, Index, Miyano

Swiss lathes: Citizen, Tornos

Cost estimating

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Kentwood, MI to drive high-performance precision manufacturing. You will develop and refine processes, support capital equipment planning, and lead continuous improvement to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, train operators, and apply GD&T and lean methods to optimize production. The role emphasizes APQP, PPAP, and QMS/EMS compliance in a fast-paced environment.