Manufacturing Engineer - W2 Only

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

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing projects involving process design, production optimization, equipment selection, Lean manufacturing, and manufacturing systems simulation.

The ideal candidate will bring significant hands-on manufacturing/process engineering experience and the ability to translate product and technical requirements into practical, efficient manufacturing solutions.

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: 12 months (Potential to become full time)

W2 Only. No C2C / No Visa Sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages and translate requirements into manufacturing and assembly process requirements.
• Assist with the planning, design, and launch of manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve equipment layouts, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend capital equipment based on product specifications and manufacturing objectives.
• Develop technical and financial business cases for the selection of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Execute manufacturing systems simulations, including material flow and facility layout.
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with integrated engineering teams to deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions.
• Travel locally and overnight to company and customer facilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing product development, production processes, equipment, and machinery.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Excellent mechanical, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Robotics and high-speed automation.
• Manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
• Molding processes.
• ProPlanner and/or FlexSim manufacturing simulation software.
• Material-flow and facility-layout simulation.