On-Site Manufacturing Optimization Specialist

Atlas Copco; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Benefits Package

401(k) Matching

Work-Life Balance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking an Optimization Engineer in Michigan to lead on-site bolted joint optimization and data-driven service initiatives. You will work with customer facilities and our internal teams to improve joint quality, cycle times, and tool ergonomics while delivering training and technical guidance.

The role requires a technical or management degree, strong presentation skills, and up to 40% travel for customer visits and engagement.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or management discipline.
• Thorough understanding of motor vehicle and general industry manufacturing, with focus on assembly processes and optimization.
• Expert level presentation skills with preferred high comfort level in front of a camera while producing video training content.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and lead both customers and peers.
• Regular travel as needed for customer visits and sales engagement (estimated up to 40%)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Data Driven Services team members to accelerate Alture connectivity with new and existing customers and contribute as an active member of the SCE BL and broader ACTA teams.
• Foster strong working relationships with MVI and GIN colleagues built on trust, collaboration, and shared success.
• Perform on-site bolted joint optimization at customer manufacturing facilities to improve joint quality and integrity, reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework, and enhance tool ergonomics and operator efficiency.
• Conduct bolted joint analysis in the Auburn Hills fastening lab, including torque-to-failure testing, ultrasonic bolt load testing, incorrect assembly identification, and automation feasibility studies.
• Develop presentations, reports, and training materials to communicate findings and support Atlas Copco product-based Master Class training programs.
• Teach fastening-related technical concepts, coach customers on proper application, and facilitate meetings to diagnose fastening challenges and define solution scopes.
• Lead or support customer-facing Data Driven Services optimization meetings and manage laboratory projects from planning through execution, analysis, reporting, and completion.
• Build strong customer relationships, ensure customers maximize value from Atlas Copco products and services, and identify opportunities to expand solutions.
• Support commercial growth by identifying upsell opportunities and motivating MVI and GIN sales teams to promote optimization solutions.

Skills

Technical background

Public speaking

Teaching/Coaching

Manufacturing know-how

Travel willingness

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical or management

Job description

Atlas Copco is seeking an Optimization Engineer in Michigan to lead on-site bolted joint optimization and data-driven service initiatives. You will work with customer facilities and our internal teams to improve joint quality, cycle times, and tool ergonomics while delivering training and technical guidance.

The role requires a technical or management degree, strong presentation skills, and up to 40% travel for customer visits and engagement.