Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Location:
Troy, MI

Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM - On-site

Contract Duration:
Three Months (potential to extend)

Relocation
: Per Diem Offered for non-local candidates

Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Job Summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite opportunity in Troy, MI. This role will support manufacturing operations by improving production efficiency, quality, and overall process performance within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience supporting manufacturing processes, process documentation, and production improvements in a fabrication and/or electro-mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to support efficient production flow and product quality


• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing equipment, tooling, and machinery performance


• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies


• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures


• Partner with engineering teams during new product introduction (NPI) phases to support manufacturability and scalability


• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues while implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime


• Collaborate with quality teams on inspection methods, quality control plans, and process improvements


• Support pilot builds and product launch activities


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions


• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction


• Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, procurement, and supply chain


• Promote and maintain a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory safety standards


• Provide hands-on support to production teams as needed to drive operational improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred


• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in industrial, electro-mechanical, or metal fabrication environments


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication techniques, and assembly operations


• Experience supporting production environments with hands-on process improvement initiatives


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement methodologies


• Experience with process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures


• Knowledge of quality systems and tools including process control and FMEA


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills


• Experience supporting pilot builds, NPI activities, and production launches preferred


• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations and best practices

Additional Information

• This is a fully onsite position located in Troy, MI


• Candidates must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment


• Schedule flexibility may occasionally be required based on production needs