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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Engineer (Remote With Travel) - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping Process, Value Engineering - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/404843798 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering for complex roll-formed steel components and assemblies. * Experience in design for manufacturing, steel manufacturing processes, or steel machinery. * 5+ years of experience serving large OEM customers in sectors such as renewable energy, automotive, consumer electronics, or industrial manufacturing. * Proven experience in DFM/DFMA influence on design releases and factory validation. * Strong experience with roll forming complex steel shapes and fabrication processes. * Experience leading supplier-facing engineering activities including process readiness, tooling readiness, validation builds, and troubleshooting. * Experience with engineering change management in a PLM system. * CAD collaboration capability for manufacturability reviews and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. * Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts and structured problem solving. * Ability to accommodate flexible schedules for global work teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred. * Experience with additional manufacturing processes is a plus. * Solar tracker experience is a plus., 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. ## Description We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment at supplier locations both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will be integral in product development, from concept through design release, providing manufacturing feasibility input and DFM/DFMA recommendations while partnering with suppliers to incorporate external feedback and constraints., * Participate in product development from concept through design release, providing manufacturing feasibility input and DFM/DFMA recommendations. * Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design revisions to identify manufacturability risks and propose engineering solutions. * Lead and drive innovation in manufacturing technologies for complex roll forming of steel products, incorporating technologies such as stamping, casting, linear welding, laser cutting, machining, coating/finishing, assembly, testing, and automation. * Plan and execute prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations to verify functional intent and critical dimensions. * Lead technical value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives, developing engineering solutions to validate savings while maintaining product performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability. * Define and validate manufacturing readiness deliverables, including process flows, risk assessments, inspection approaches, work instructions, packaging requirements, and ramp-readiness checklists. * Conduct supplier factory readiness audits, support supplier ramp execution, and drive corrective action plans. * Identify and deploy manufacturing technologies and best practices across the supplier footprint, including automation and inspection equipment. * Define technical requirements for tooling/equipment, develop and execute FAT/SAT acceptance criteria, and support installation, commissioning, and training with suppliers. * Serve as a Manufacturing Engineering reviewer/approver for engineering changes in the company PLM system and drive controlled implementation at suppliers. * Provide rapid technical escalation support and lead structured root-cause and corrective actions when issues impact customers. * Document best practices and deploy standardized solutions across the supplier base. * Participate in NPI readiness reviews and cross-functional meetings to track technical readiness, prototype status, validation outcomes, and risk closure. ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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