Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

6AM City, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training on automation systems

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Troy, MI. On-site work supporting the setup, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes ahead of a major product launch, with a focus on equipment readiness and ramp-up.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and oversee automation initiatives, including KUKA robotics integration, to ensure a smooth production ramp for vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of independent work in process engineering, machining, welding, and equipment installation.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing launches, including equipment readiness, validation, and ramp-up.
• Strong experience in process development, continuous development, and efficiency optimization.
• Familiarity with equipment layout, production flow, and line balancing.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the floor, such as downtime, quality, and throughput.
• Exposure to automation systems, especially robotics and KUKA integration into production.
• Ability to lead problem-solving initiatives and drive corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for product launch.
• Support integration and readiness of new production equipment.
• Drive efficiency across assembly operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Refine workflows to ensure optimal performance of all systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish manufacturing procedures and monitor system performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support automation efforts.
• Collaborate with equipment partners and ensure smooth production ramp for vehicle programs.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and drive corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing launches, including equipment readiness, validation, and ramp-up.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing launches

Automation systems

KUKA robotics

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

PLC troubleshooting

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Robotics integration

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role will be responsible for leading the setup, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes ahead of a major product launch. The engineer will support the integration of new production equipment, ensure process readiness, and drive efficiency across assembly operations. This position plays a critical role in preparing the production floor for launch, including troubleshooting issues, refining workflows, and ensuring all systems are operating at optimal performance. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish manufacturing procedures, monitor system performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role will also support automation efforts, including collaboration with equipment partners, and will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth production ramp for upcoming vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for product launch.
• Support integration and readiness of new production equipment.
• Drive efficiency across assembly operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Refine workflows to ensure optimal performance of all systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish manufacturing procedures and monitor system performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support automation efforts.
• Collaborate with equipment partners and ensure smooth production ramp for vehicle programs.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and drive corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing launches, including equipment readiness, validation, and ramp-up.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of independent work in process engineering, machining, welding, and equipment installation.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing launches, including equipment readiness, validation, and ramp-up.
• Strong experience in process development, continuous development, and efficiency optimization.
• Familiarity with equipment layout, production flow, and line balancing.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the floor, such as downtime, quality, and throughput.
• Exposure to automation systems, especially robotics and KUKA integration into production.
• Ability to lead problem-solving initiatives and drive corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing with hands-on production environment experience.
• Experience in equipment implementation, process validation, and launch support.
• Experience with automated systems and welding processes.
• Leadership ability to guide and support a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, metrics development, PLC troubleshooting, NVH, chassis, suspension, and supplier development.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a manufacturing facility with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves hands‑on, floor‑based work with time split between the production line and engineering tasks. The environment is collaborative and team‑oriented, with interaction across engineering, operations, and leadership. The engineer will be involved in both current production support and new program launch activities, providing direct impact on high‑visibility vehicle launches and opportunities to lead and influence a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.Retirement: 401(k) plans with corporate matching.Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) that scales with employee tenure and paid company holidays.Professional Development: Training opportunities on advanced systems like KUKA robotics and automated material handling

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

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