Industrial Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

EPMA
Auburn Hills, MI

EPMA is supporting a leading advanced manufacturing and defense-focused client in hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Industrial Engineer to drive process design, optimization, and production efficiency for complex manufacturing programs.This is a high-impact, hands-on role working on cutting-edge manufacturing systems with direct customer interaction.Title: Industrial Engineer / Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Auburn Hills, MI (5 days onsite)Duration: Long Term ContractW2 OnlyResponsibilities:
  • Design, plan, and launch manufacturing and assembly processes\
  • Interpret technical data packages into production requirements
  • Optimize plant layout, workflow, and efficiency using lean principles
  • Evaluate and recommend capital equipment based on product needs
  • Build technical and financial business cases for process selection
  • Run manufacturing simulations (material flow, facility layout)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with customers
Experience Required:
  • 10+ years of manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering experience
  • Strong background in manufacturing process design and production systems
  • Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles
  • Exposure to automation, robotics, tooling, or high-speed manufacturing
  • Experience with manufacturing simulation tools (FlexSim, ProPlanner preferred)
  • Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project, etc.)
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