Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Howell, MI (NOW HIRING)

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

This hands-on role works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot CNC machining, tooling, and equipment issues while driving process improvements across CNC operations - focusing on analyzing production data, resolving root causes of issues, and implementing corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

• Opportunity to gain exposure to stable, long-cycle heavy-duty and off-highway industry work rather than highly volatile high-volume automotive production, and they have access to professional development resources.

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address process and quality issues.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive improvements that enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist with CNC machining process optimization, including tool selection, cutting parameters, and cycle time reduction.
• Support prototype machining and production trials to introduce new products or processes into manufacturing.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure new products and processes are launched successfully.
• Develop, maintain, and update Process FMEAs and Control Plans to manage process risks and ensure consistent quality.
• Conduct process validation and capability studies to confirm that manufacturing processes meet capability and performance requirements.

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining or automotive manufacturing environment
• GD&T experience

"Nice to have" Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with PLC
• Familiarity with CNC programming and machining centers
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Exposure to APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plans
• SAP

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility focused on CNC machining operations that support heavy-duty trucking and off-highway industry customers.

Schedule: ~ 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

• Flexibility for an earlier start/end time

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

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Webberville,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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