Senior Manufacturing Engineer

altentechnologyusa; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Michigan seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead DFMA initiatives, oversee manufacturing workflows, and mentor junior engineers. You will design and optimize production processes, read blueprints, and ensure process qualification along with product qualification.

The role requires a BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, at least six years of industry experience, GD&T proficiency, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; hands-on fabrication/assembly shop experience.
• Able to read/generate blueprints, drawings and technical diagrams.
• Proficient in GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFMA initiatives and drive manufacturing engineering across projects.
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and coordinate work with design teams.
• Oversee material planning, resource planning, and production line capacity.
• Solve complex technical problems to keep design, development, and production moving forward.
• Ensure process qualification and product qualification processes are followed.

Skills

DFMA

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Education

BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Includes Manufacturing Engineering I, II and III duties and responsibilities
• Integral part of product design team leading DFMA aspects of product design
• Applies broad knowledge of manufacturing knowledge of principles and practices
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers
• Is subject matter expert on DFMA as well and statistical process controls for monitoring process robustness
• Oversees material and resource planning and coordination to ensure schedules are kept
• Responsible for manufacturing work flow planning, resource planning and production line capacity in conjunction with planned forecasts
• Responsible for solving complex technical problems in timely fashion utilizing necessary resources to keep product design, development and production moving forward
• Oversees process qualification along with product qualification

Qualifications;

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
• Minimum 6 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude required and hands‑on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in process verification and validation
• Must be proficient in GD&T
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Salary Range: $120k-$155k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.