202 Manufacturing Specialists jobs in Troy

• Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Design, install, and commission new equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and production, to achieve production goals.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring manufacturability and process readiness.
• Conduct time studies and motion studies to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Stay current with advancements in manufacturing technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, automation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Develop, test, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Design and optimize tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve production workflow.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production teams, quality control, and engineering departments to ensure seamless integration of process changes.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, methodologies, and technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience with process simulation tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.
• Experience in the automotive manufacturing sector is advantageous.

Job Description

Must have a BSME and be willing to work any shift.

This group is responsible for: Designing and implementing manufacturing processes. Launching new vehicle programs. Supporting continuous improvement in production systems. Integrating advanced technologies like automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing.

Core responsibilities for this group include: Design and develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Optimize the sequence and flow of operations to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies. Oversee equipment build, debug, runoff, and validation phases. Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues to minimize downtime and scrap.

Focus of this facility is just assembly. No machining. Take a bunch of components gluing them together, watching the tolerance stack up and making adjustments as needed, keeping everything within the mean.

The process team will be interacting probably the most with the production team, because they're going to get called when something is out of quality spec, making bad parts or so, then troubleshooting the initial DEM equipment.

A typical day: show up half hour, one start shifts and start shift meeting. Identify down equipment. In your realm if there is anything immediately down and go investigate with whoever trades whatever it takes to get that equipment up and running. If nothing is down, the candidate will be looking at the data grading trends, physical processing controls types looking at the analytics and seeing are we trending positive, negative to an up remote-control limit.

Education Requirement:  Mechanical Engineering Degree. In order to do the statistical analysis, capability studies, and look at FMEAs and everything, the candidate must have the mechanical engineering degree.

Years of experience : Minimum of 2 years of experience

G-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.

G-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.

Job Description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Salary:  $80-90K/yr

Direct Hire!
Auburn Hills, Mi
Company is an int'l product development of plastic and composite components and assemblies for OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Job Summary: 

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is a cross-functional role that supports Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering operations in a low volume - high model mix production environment. 

This position serves as a key liaison between production and engineering teams to ensure product integrity, process stability, and operational excellence. 

The individual in this role conducts quality assurance audits, verifies compliance with established assembly procedures, and ensures that all processes are repeatable, efficient, and free from unnecessary constraints—particularly in accommodating frequent product changes. 

Working closely with floor supervisors and cross-functional teams, the Manufacturing Process Engineer identifies and resolves quality and efficiency issues, implements best practices, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
This role also acts as a technical resource to production staff and internal departments, providing guidance during critical quality situations. 

Additionally, the Manufacturing Process Engineer supports leadership in mentoring emerging talent and fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive process development for ongoing production to improve throughput, quality and scrap rates.
• Develop and manage equipment maintenance systems for optimal operations
• Support manufacturing operations to meet on time shipment, quality and scrap metrics
• Lead new product process design, development and launch

Duties/Essential Job Functions:
1. Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance and repair/troubleshooting of equipment to optimize uptime, safety, process quality, and throughput.
• Serve as the go-to person for production-related equipment issues, including assembly and weld fixture optimization.
• Maintain and update electronic maintenance records.
• Ensure and verify lockout/tagout procedures to maintain servicing safety.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Lead and document preventative maintenance procedures to minimize production downtime.
• Train production operators in routine equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Plant Supervisor to manage spare parts inventory for equipment, tools, and fixtures based on risk.
• Collect, monitor, and report inspection, audit, and maintenance data for analysis.
2. Process development for improved quality, throughput and safety.
• Develop processes to improve product quality, throughput, and safety.
• Program and optimize equipment, including welders, heat inserts, robots, CNC, presses, and leak testers.
• Create and maintain comprehensive work instructions for all manufacturing processes (e.g.,
Carbon, Nylon, Assembly, and rework), including startup check sheets in PLEX.
• Analyze process risks and implement control measures, including EFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Collaborate with management in developing and implementing manufacturing best practices
to support organizational growth.
3. Production support
• Debug and troubleshoot production processes.
• Optimize line balancing and workflows.
• Identify and implement short-term corrective actions and provide operator training.
• Develop and manage rework processes.
• Support Production Team Leads in identifying training needs and providing guidance on
quality standards and assembly processes.
• Part of the departmental leadership team, responsible for coaching, mentoring, and
developing employees.
4. New product development and launch
• Lead and own process design in parallel with product development initiatives.
• Design fixtures and process flows for new products.
• Plan and coordinate new equipment requirements for new product launches.
5. Quality support
• Collaborate with Production Team Leads to validate BOMs and routings and ensure efficient changeovers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Work with Engineering to determine materials, processes, and specifications, and create supporting documents such as control plans and PFMEAs.
• Implement and enforce effective quality checks across all product lines.
• Drive product conformance and quality on the plant floor.
• Assist the Quality Manager with documentation for ISO/IATF 16949 certification.
• Support inspection of internal and incoming products to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards, documenting findings.
• Contribute to PPAP and IMDS submissions with cross-departmental support.
• Monitor and document supplier quality scorecards and follow up on corrective action documentation for internal departments and suppliers.
• Participate in internal, manufacturing, and layered process audits, including follow-up documentation.
• Ensure removal and documentation of non-conforming products (containment) and communicate inspection results to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for customer quality concerns; process RMAs and facilitate containment and corrective actions.
• Report problems and concerns to senior management promptly.

Required education and experience:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering discipline OR will consider min 10 years experience in automotive part manufacturing field, plastics prefered 

Seeking experience working in closely with quality department.

Seeking some knowledge of manufacturing equipment function/ maintenance, this is a hands-on role. 

Preferred education and experience:
- Ability to read drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
- Enthusiasm for meeting customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CAD (or similar)

Hours:  7:00 am to 3:30 pm but can be flexible

Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations

Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and company provided steel toe shoes will be required when working in the manufacturing areas.
- The person in this position needs to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Able to meet the maximum recommended weight limit (RWL) lift defined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of 51 pounds.

Travel: Local travel may be required for supplier quality audits

Job&Talent, is an international leader in 3PL, distribution, food production, call center, professional, and manufacturing staffing. We provide temporary workers to a variety of industries needing a flexible and dynamic workforce. Why work with us? Because we promote the highest standards of integrity, quality, and mutual respect to our clients and staff. When you work with us, you are part of something and valued for your commitment and contributions to the goals of our clients. We commit to paying weekly and always put safety at the heart of everything. Are you interested in stable employment, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities? As part of the Jobandtalent family, we have reached over 10 countries, served over 2500 clients, and employed over 340,000 people. Join the world’s leading digital staffing agency today – We promise it’s worth a conversation to make a positive difference in your life! Let’s start your next job adventure together.

Job&Talent, is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Job&Talent, is an international leader in 3PL, distribution, food production, call center, professional, and manufacturing staffing. We provide temporary workers to a variety of industries needing a flexible and dynamic workforce. Why work with us? Because we promote the highest standards of integrity, quality, and mutual respect to our clients and staff. When you work with us, you are part of something and valued for your commitment and contributions to the goals of our clients. We commit to paying weekly and always put safety at the heart of everything. Are you interested in stable employment, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities? As part of the Jobandtalent family, we have reached over 10 countries, served over 2500 clients, and employed over 340,000 people. Join the world’s leading digital staffing agency today – We promise it’s worth a conversation to make a positive difference in your life! Let’s start your next job adventure together.

Job&Talent, is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Design, implement, and validate new manufacturing processes and equipment to meet production demands and product specifications.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all manufacturing processes.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams on new product introductions, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Monitor production performance metrics, analyze data, and generate reports to track progress and identify trends.
• Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment, including developing RFQs and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and quality procedures.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflow and ergonomics.
• Manage projects related to process improvement, new equipment installation, and technology upgrades.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering, preferably in an automotive or high-volume production environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and process simulation tools.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
• Proven track record of successful process improvement implementation.

• Analyzing existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Designing and developing new manufacturing processes or modifying existing ones to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Implementing Lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping) to streamline operations.
• Developing and applying statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor and improve process stability and capability.
• Creating and maintaining process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to ensure successful process implementation and integration.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Evaluating and recommending new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and automation solutions.
• Conducting time studies and data analysis to optimize production cycle times and resource allocation.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing processes and reporting on trends and improvements.