Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Defense & Lean Automation

Munro & Associates; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Munro Defense is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization for defense manufacturing projects in Auburn Hills, MI. On-site role requiring deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, and facility layout to improve throughput and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process/industrial engineering, plus hands-on experience with high-speed automation, ProPlanner, and FlexSim, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and production optimization.
• Experience with robotics and high-speed automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages and requirements, translating them into manufacturing or assembly process requirements.
• Assist in the planning, design, and launch of manufacturing processes.
• Apply lean principles to existing product design and manufacturing processes by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Recommend capital equipment to achieve manufacturing goals based on product specifications.
• Develop both technical and financial business cases for the down-selection of competing manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Maintain a direct interface with customers to ensure project success.
• Work cooperatively within an integrated team to deliver exceptional results.
• Execute manufacturing systems simulation, including material flow and facility layout.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Robotics & automation

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

ProPlanner

FlexSim

Job description

Munro Defense is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization for defense manufacturing projects in Auburn Hills, MI. On-site role requiring deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, and facility layout to improve throughput and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process/industrial engineering, plus hands-on experience with high-speed automation, ProPlanner, and FlexSim, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.