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Engineering Specialist

Engineering Specialist

Advantage Technical • Sterling Heights, MI, United States
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Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining (Launch Process Engineer)

Location : Sterling Heights, MI

Pay Rate : $42.30 / hour

Shift : Morning Shift | 6 : 30 AM - 3 : 00 PM

Overtime : Required, up to 20 hours / week

Work Type : Fully Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining to support manufacturing launch activities. This role partners closely with Ford headquarters launch teams and suppliers to ensure new gear machining lines are delivered successfully, meeting key quality, safety, productivity, and throughput targets for long-term production success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activities for gear machining operations
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
  • Complete and manage PPAP quality launch documentation
  • Apply engineering principles to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes
  • Develop and execute action plans to investigate open issues and verify corrective actions
  • Lead process audits to ensure compliance with Powertrain guidelines
  • Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement corrective actions
  • Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions
  • Deliver capable processes, tooling, and methods for all gear machining operations
  • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal audits
  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets
  • Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and manufacturing processes
  • Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to demonstrate ONE FORD leadership behaviors
  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Gear machining or powertrain manufacturing experience
  • Hypoid bevel gear process knowledge (blanking, milling, grinding, heat treat, shot peening)
  • Experience with QDAS, Minitab, and gear CMM systems (Klingelnberg P40, Gleason Nano)
  • Lean Six Sigma experience (DMAIC, DFSS)
  • Corrective action methods : 8D, 5-Why, CAPA
  • Experience with FMEA, PPAP, DOE , and advanced quality tools
  • Familiarity with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Education

  • Required : High School Diploma / GED
  • Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Additional Information

  • Fully onsite role in a manufacturing launch environment
  • Morning shift with required overtime
  • Hands-on position with high visibility during production launch
  • Employee Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter / Parking Accounts
  • People Perks
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • AD & D Insurance
  • Unlock these incredible benefits by clicking 'Apply Now'. Our team is eager to connect with you and help you launch your journey into this exciting new career opportunity!

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    About Us

    Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

    Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees / Contractors at https : / / smgroupna.com / privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message / data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

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