Job Information
Actalent Manufacturing Process Engineer in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Join our team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, where you will support the Manufacturing Process Engineering activities for Axle Carrier Machining Manufacturing. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity by applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously enhance manufacturing processes and products.
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
Develop action plans to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal and supplier processes.
Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline aligns with Powertrain Operations guidelines.
Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions to address carrier inventory root causes.
Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
Deliver capable processes and tools for Carrier Machining operations.
Lead role in resolving machining related concerns and variability reduction.
Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards.
Support ISO compliance and assist with internal ISO auditing.
Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.
Essential Skills
Manufacturing engineering and process engineering expertise.
3+ years of experience within Automotive Manufacturing.
Experience working with Axle Carriers, powertrain components, machining, gears, axles, and carriers.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Lean Tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
Knowledge of DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology.
Experience with TQM, PPAP, and DOEs.
Visual Factory Management experience.
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.