CNC Process Engineer

Afternoon shift, 3-11pm. CNC Process Engineer

Description

Job Description Summary

Support Machining activities and problem solving in machining lines including Cylinder Head Machining, but not excluding other Machining Dept opportunities. Work will include daily production activities; shop floor management and alignment with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement. Hand off's to and from other shifts for transparency. Active engagement with maintenance counterparts to resolve downtime issues and bring problems to close. Taking ownership of topics and bringing them to completion. Direct interface with line supervisors and hourly workforce ensuring adherence to work methods and production metrics.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Provide engineering expertise in managing materials delivered from the integrated supply chain

Drive Continuous Improvement activities within the manufacturing area to meet and exceed operational objectives and goals

Provide input to improve current manufacturing process including design and development of new manufacturing processes.

Technical capability with knowledge of automated processes

Troubleshoot problems on the shop floor, develop and implement process improvements to reduce costs and cycle times.

Audit, teach, and drive execution to the benchmark standards while acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement

Develop and execute projects to achieve company targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP).

Develop cause and effect analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan

Focus on reducing costs of existing product through labor/machine efficiency, scrap reduction, OEE improvements.

Conduct Install/qualification of tools including Measurement Systems Analysis (MCA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Process Stability and Capability (CP/CPK), and equipment/process matching.

Basic Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field

1-3 years of related experience

Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Quality ISO standards, PFMEA

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Experience in process development in an integrated team environment in Project Management, Six Sigma, LEAN

Proficient in Microsoft 365 software tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Must be proficient with CNC Programming, able to interpret technical drawings and geometrical tolerances.

Basic Preferred Skills & Experience

Master's degree in related field

Strong working knowledge of Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Either experience with CNC's, robotic machining, cold forming/stamping of parts or automated systems

Experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques

Proficiency with AutoCad LT

Knowledge of maximo and prisma - internal systems for spare parts/maintenance order management and production monitoring.

Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

Typical Minimum Education & Experience:

Typically requires a Bachelors Degree

Typically requires 2-4 years of relevant experience or 6 years experience in lieu of degree

Additional Skills & Qualifications

cnc, process engineering, quality and manufacturing

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redford, MI.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redford, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Redford,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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