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Posted August 17, 2026

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Higher Talent Group LLC
Romulus, MI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About our client: Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of engineered parts & components to Fortune 500 & 1000 companies including OEMs and Tier 1 companies globally. Our client is a highly regarded machining and assembly supplier to automotive, marine, heavy truck, telecommunications, agriculture, electronics, hydraulics, lighting, medical, furniture, oil and gas, mining, power generations, material handling and many other industries. It supplies engineering components including battery trays and frames for hydrogen as well as the electric vehicle industry.

Higher Talent Group values its reputation for finding high-quality people, which is why we will conduct a screening to determine if this is a good fit for you. We will share further details such as the culture, how progression works within the company, etc.



The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads new product introductions, manufacturing process development, customer Design Quality Reviews (DQRs), and continuous improvement initiatives while managing and mentoring a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

  • Lead manufacturing process development from concept through production launch
  • Represent our client during customer Design Quality Review (DQR) meetings
  • Drive APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, Control Plans, and manufacturing readiness activities
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and customers to ensure successful product launches
  • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
  • 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong expertise in APQP, PPAP, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing process development
  • Experience supporting OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

BENEFITS

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

ABOUT HIGHER TALENT GROUP

Higher Talent Group offers candidates full-time opportunities at companies hiring nationwide. We also provide resume and career coaching services for individuals who require assistance in getting back into the workforce or for candidates who want to start looking for a new opportunity discreetly. Want to learn more? Check out our website for additional information. https://www.highertalentgroup.com



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