Manufacturing Engineer

Rauch & Associates
Warren, MI

Manufacturing Engineer | A hands-on opportunity to improve processes, support automation, and make a real production impact


The Opportunity

We are partnering with a manufacturing company to find a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving real production challenges, improving machining processes, and supporting new launches in a fast-paced environment.


This is a strong opportunity for someone who likes being close to the work and wants to make a visible impact on the floor. If you enjoy being on the floor, troubleshooting issues, improving efficiency, and helping build better systems in a high-volume environment, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact.


Why You May Want to Explore It

  • You will work on automated machining systems in a true production environment
  • You will have the chance to play a key role in new launches, process optimization, and continuous improvement
  • You will be part of a hands-on, technical team where your ideas and problem-solving will matter
  • The role offers strong exposure to automation, CNC machining, tooling, and manufacturing engineering challenges
  • It is a chance to step into a role where you can help improve both performance today and processes for the future


What You’ll Do

  • Support and improve CNC machining processes, with a strong focus on turning and additional milling exposure
  • Develop and optimize CNC programs for production performance, quality, and tool life
  • Support new product launches for automated machining lines
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and automation-related issues on the production floor
  • Work with robotics, vision systems, and in-process gauging to support automation and reliability
  • Partner with production, quality, and other teams to improve efficiency and solve technical issues
  • Drive continuous improvement in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Strong manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining
  • Deep experience with CNC turning/lathes, plus solid milling experience
  • Background in a high-volume automotive or similarly fast-paced manufacturing setting
  • Experience supporting automated machining lines, launches, and process improvement
  • Strong knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining optimization
  • Experience with CNC programming, automation, and production troubleshooting
  • Strong communication skills and a practical, team-oriented approach
  • Experience with multi-axis machining
  • Exposure to robotics, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, or automated gauging


Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of gear cutting, hobbing, broaching, or spline-related processes
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience


To get started, please click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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