Great Lakes Group

Location: Plymouth, MI
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract with Potential for Indefinite Extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Vision Engineer to support engineering initiatives in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on Machine Vision, Industrial Automation, and Ergonomics. Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or AI-enabled vision technologies is a plus.

The ideal candidate will combine technical engineering expertise with an understanding of ergonomic design, operator safety, and continuous improvement to help create efficient, safe, and operator-friendly manufacturing processes and workstations.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of Machine Vision and vision-related engineering solutions.
• Apply Industrial Automation and engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate opportunities to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent vision technologies into manufacturing applications.
• Perform Ergonomic Assessments of workstations, equipment, tools, and operator processes.
• Establish appropriate workstation and workbench heights to improve operator comfort and productivity.
• Identify and reduce repetitive reaching, bending, lifting, and other movements that may contribute to operator strain or injury.
• Support Workstation Design and equipment layouts using Human Factors Engineering principles.
• Design or recommend controls and operator interfaces that are comfortable, accessible, and easy to use.
• Evaluate and recommend material handling or lifting equipment for heavy components and parts.
• Organize tools, equipment, and work areas to reduce unnecessary motion and ergonomic risk.
• Identify opportunities for Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, safety enhancement, and productivity improvement.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety teams to implement practical technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vision Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar technical engineering professional.
• Experience with Machine Vision, vision systems, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of Ergonomics, Human Factors, or ergonomic workstation design.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify and reduce ergonomic risks associated with repetitive motion, reaching, bending, lifting, and workstation layout.
• Understanding of Industrial Automation, manufacturing processes, and engineering problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, or AI-enabled manufacturing technologies is a plus.

Vision Engineer, Machine Vision, Machine Vision Engineer, Computer Vision, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ergonomics, Ergonomic Assessments, Human Factors Engineering, Workstation Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Environment, Material Handling, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis

Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement
In compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.