Program Engineer/ Metal parts

Torrey Holistics; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Group USA in Bingham Farms, MI seeks a Program Engineer – Metal Components to manage cross-functional metal manufacturing projects from samples through full production. You will advise clients on manufacturing methods and materials, review prints for feasibility, and coordinate with factories and leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with castings, forgings, cold headed parts, or machined components, plus strong vendor management and

Qualifications

• Experience with metal components and supplier-facing roles.
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, 8D, and GD&T concepts.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead metal manufacturing projects from sample to full production.
• Advise on methods, materials, and finishing options.
• Assess technical feasibility and manufacturing readiness.
• Review prints for tolerances and callouts; flag revisions.
• Evaluate RFQs for technical accuracy and questions.
• Oversee vendor management and supplier performance.
• Travel for factory tours and vendor audits.
• Collaborate with Quality on non-conforming parts and inspections.
• Communicate status to sales and clients; escalate risks.
• Lead kickoff meetings with clients and vendors.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

8D

GD&T

Project management

Vendor management

Manufacturing eng

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Die casting equipment

Roll forming

CAD Software

Job description

Program Engineer – Metal ComponentsThe Federal Group USA | Bingham Farms, MI | Full-Time | International TravelAbout the RoleThis is a vendor-facing engineering role — not a plant position. You'll manage metal manufacturing projects across an international supplier network, from first samples through full production, working directly with customers, factories, and our leadership team. You need a genuine manufacturing background — you'll be reviewing prints, auditing factories, and advising clients on methods and materials — but your workplace is the supplier relationship, not the shop floor.If you've spent years at a Tier 1 or OEM chasing PPAPs, reviewing supplier inspection reports, and managing overseas foundries and machine shops — but you're tired of the automotive program grind — this role offers the same technical work with far more variety and direct impact.About UsThe Federal Group USA is a sourced manufacturing partner supplying precision metal components — castings, forgings, cold headed parts, CNC machined components, sheet metal fabrications, and welded assemblies — to customers across North America. We're a lean, established team where engineers work directly with the CEO and COO, own their projects end to end, and see their decisions matter. No bureaucracy, no program-cycle layoff whiplash.What You'll DoManage metal manufacturing projects cross-functionally from sample development through full productionAdvise clients on manufacturing best practices — methods, materials, and finishing optionsReview new projects for technical feasibility and manufacturing readinessEnsure customer prints are complete and accurate: tolerances, specifications, revisions, and material callouts; flag prints requiring client revision or formal sign-offReview vendor RFQs and quotes for technical accuracy and field technical questions during quotingOversee day-to-day vendor management and performance; partner with Sourcing on vendor selection to ensure capabilities align with project requirementsTravel internationally for factory tours and vendor audits with the Sourcing teamPartner with Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers on non-conforming parts, corrective actions, vendor inspection reports, and in-process/incoming inspectionsCommunicate technical information, deviations, and factory requests to the sales team for client follow-upLead project kickoff meetings with clients and vendorsProvide regular project status updates to internal and external stakeholders; escalate at-risk projects to the COO/CEOWhat We're Looking ForHands-on experience with castings, forgings, cold headed parts, and/or machined components — you know what good looks like and what goes wrongBackground in supplier quality, sourcing engineering, program/launch engineering, or manufacturing engineering with significant vendor interactionFluency in the language of supplier management: PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, print reviewStrong project management instincts — organizing cross-functional work, hitting deadlines, and communicating status clearly in a dynamic environmentComfort working directly with customers and with international manufacturing partnersWillingness and ability to travel internationally for factory visits and vendor auditsHindi language skills are a strong plusBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)Why This RoleVariety: Six manufacturing disciplines and a diverse customer base — no two projects look alikeVisibility: Direct access to the CEO and COO; your recommendations reach decision-makers the same dayGlobal exposure: Work directly with international manufacturing partners, including on-site factory visitsStability: An established company with long-standing customer and supplier relationshipsLocation: Based at our Bingham Farms, MI officeThe Federal Group USA is an equal opportunity employer.You should be proficient in:GD&TAerospace ManufacturingBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Automation Solutions3D ModelingHardness TesterScrew MachineStamping PressRoll Forming MachineExtrusion MachineDie Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)CAD SoftwareCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)