Engineering Jobs Jobs in Macomb County, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the design of exterior components and assemblies from concept through production using CAD. Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements.
• Manage the release of production-ready parts, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM) through PLM systems such as Teamcenter while supporting program milestones and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers on feasibility, design for manufacturing (DFM), tooling development, and technical reviews to ensure parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Support validation activities including DVP&R development, testing coordination, and design verification to ensure components meet durability, fit, finish, and performance standards.
• Partner with Styling, Studio, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, and Program Management teams to ensure exterior components align with vehicle styling intent and production requirements.
• Support DFMEA development and manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) to resolve design issues and improve product quality throughout the development cycle.
• Provide engineering support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and production launch to address fit, finish, and assembly concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive exterior trim design, development, or release engineering.
• Experience using CATIA V5/V6, or similar CAD software for 3D modeling and design development.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, composite materials, tooling development, and painted exterior components.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes.
• Familiarity with automotive regulatory requirements such as NHTSA and FMVSS related to exterior vehicle components.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Plans and oversees engineering activities and projects within the department. Develops and directs teams to design, optimize, and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment into production. Drives continuous improvement efforts in process design, cost savings, quality improvements, and resource utilization.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

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• Responsible for engineering projects, incorporating newest manufacturing technologies & methods, resolving engineering problems, and improving existing manufacturing processes/equipment.
  
• Responsible for upstream equipment qualification deliverables (URS, FAT, SAT, etc.).
  
• Prioritize and communicate project priorities based on current business needs.
  
• Responsible for achieving product quality, productivity, and standard cost goals.
  
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards for product and personnel safety.
  
• Guide, direct, and coordinate facility moves, process transfers, and new equipment installations ensuring improved product quality, manufacturing efficiencies, production yields, and reduce product costs.
  
• Support nonconformance investigation.
  
• Responsible for identification and communication with external machine builders and systems integrators.
  
• Support manufacturing objectives as specified by the management team by promoting investigation, inventiveness, creativity and solutions to various process, implementation, and material flow/control problems.
  
• Communicate new ideas, technology advances, and opportunities to management team for review, evaluation and action.
  
• Responsible for developing and maintaining department expense and capital budget(s).
  
• Create and maintain a safe environment. Ensure legal requirements and safety policies are enforced.
  
• Assist in special projects as needed.
  
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as requested.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Ability to work with flexible and changing production schedules.
  
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with others, and work well within cross-functional teams and across multiple sites, as applicable.
  
• Self-motivated and have the ability to manage projects and problem solve on a regular basis.
  
• Highly organized with strong project management and technical abilities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies that will help build a positive manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to communicate with machine builders and system integrators.
  
• Strong negotiation skills required.
  
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications (Word/Excel) are required.
  

Minimum Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience within a manufacturing or process development environment, preferably within the Medical Device Industry.
  

Quality Requirements:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

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• Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
  
• Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
  
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
  
• Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture" in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.
  

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:

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• Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions.
  
• Duties are performed in an office/manufacturing/warehouse environment. May require the use of personal protective equipment as dictated by the work area.
  

The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The salary range for this position is between $94,000-$118,000/annually depending on experience and location, with a 5% STIP bonus

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

The R&D Test Engineer is responsible for being the lead in development of test methodology and test plan development supporting the verification and validation testing for medical devices, including improvements. This position will also support the authoring and execution of test protocols. This position is an individual contributor role.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

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• Translate Design Requirements into Design Verification and Validation (V&V) Testing
  
• Own Test Method Validation (TMV) for novel testing approaches
  
• Design test setup and methodology for product testing
  
• Own novel complex protocol development
  
• Lead test failure investigations and document deviations
  
• Chair cross-functional reviews for protocols, test reports, and deviations
  
• Research different test methods and standards
  
• Advise and support improvements to verification and validation SOPs and tools
  
• Write work instructions, protocols, reports
  
• Perform other product development and laboratory tasks on an as-needed basis
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Meet the qualifications of the job through education, training, or prior experience
  
• Experience with current industry practices for performing and documenting verification
  
• Ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are perhaps not as technically trained
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and share deliverable responsibilities among the team
  
• Work in an organized, methodical manner
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
  
• Able to take precise measurements
  
• Able to solve problems
  
• Able to troubleshoot
  
• Able to analyze & interpret data
  

Minimum Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in R&D or Engineering preferred
  
• 3-5 years' experience in R&D or related field
  

Quality Requirements:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

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• Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
  
• Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
  
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
  
• Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture" in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.
  

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:

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• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments
  
• Able to lift to 15 lbs.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to outside test labs to execute/support any offsite lab testing activities
  
• Wear face masks and PPE wherever required.
  
• Integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of work and maintaining compliance to all environmental, health, and safety requirements
  
• Ensure review of all processes and activities for potential environmental improvements and implement necessary changes as applicable to the job function.
  
• Must have general understanding, at a minimum, of Getinge Environmental Policy.
  
• Consider environmental legislation and regulations as a minimum requirement
  
• May require sitting or standing for long periods of time depending on the project.
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$90,000-$105,000/annually + 4% STIP

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

A prominent manufacturing company in the Metro Detroit area is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to join their team. This is a direct hire position! The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for managing design engineering projects and supporting the planning and development of design capacities and capabilities at the company. This role involves overseeing mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements
• Create final designs of proposed drawings, checking dimensions, sizes, equipment lists, and specifications utilizing CAD software
• Provide expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving mechanical design problems
• Generate conceptual designs for assigned projects
• Maintain up-to-date mechanical engineering knowledge and stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure the feasibility of designs and available resources to support them
• Direct, review, and approve project designs and manufacturing process planning
• Support the improvement of manufacturing capabilities and capacities
• Conduct designer performance reviews in accordance with HR policies
• Consult with clients to prepare project specifications
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Education Requirements: Technical diploma with a minimum of five years of management experience in a design engineering role.
2. Preferred Education: Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. P.Eng designation and PMP Designation are assets.
3. Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related role.

Additional Skills/Software:

1. Experience with automotive interior manufacturing equipment.
2. Familiarity with automation and Robotics integration.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
4. CAD software proficiency, including Catia CAD and SolidWorks CAD.
5. Experience with MS Project and MS Visio.

About Ethel’s Baking Company

Ethel’s Baking Company is a growing specialty bakery dedicated to producing premium gluten-free baked goods that deliver exceptional taste, texture, and quality. By combining traditional baking craftsmanship with modern food science, we develop products that meet the needs of today’s consumers without compromising flavor or indulgence.

Our team is passionate about creating baked goods that everyone can enjoy. Through rigorous research and development, high manufacturing standards, and a strong commitment to food safety, we ensure that every product leaving our facility meets the highest expectations for quality and consistency.

At Ethel’s, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our employees play a critical role in developing new products, improving processes, and maintaining the high standards that define our brand. We are proud to foster a workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

If you are passionate about great food, quality production, and being part of a team that is redefining gluten-free baking, Ethel’s Baking Company offers an exciting opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Position Summary

The R&D / Product Development Manager is responsible for the development, optimization, and commercialization of gluten-free baked products within a commercial production environment. This role combines hands-on formulation expertise with cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective products. The position serves as a technical leader and primary execution owner for baking initiatives, supporting business growth through product innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Formulation

• Develop, formulate, and optimize gluten-free & clean label baked goods, including dessert bars, cookies, cakes, and related products.
• Apply food science principles to improve taste, texture, structure, shelf life, and nutritional profiles.
• Evaluate and test ingredients (e.g., alternative flours, starches, gums, fibers, protein, enzymes) for functionality, shelf-life optimization and overall performance.
• Conduct bench-top, pilot, and plant trials to support new product development, process and product improvements.

Scale-Up & Commercialization

• Lead formulation and process scale-up from test kitchen to full commercial production.
• Partner with Operations, Quality Assurance, and Engineering to ensure smooth product launches and ongoing production stability and consistency.
• Troubleshoot formulation, process, and quality issues related to baking performance, yield, and finished product consistency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve yields, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and ingredient sourcing.

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all R& D and product development activities comply with FDA, FSMA, GMP, GFCO, SQF, Kosher, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Support gluten-free certification requirements, allergen management programs, and cross-contact prevention protocols.
• Assist with label review, ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and product specifications.
• Collaborate with QA to establish and maintain SOPs, product standards, and validation documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align R&D priorities and product development with business needs.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for product development projects and production-related challenges.
• Communicate project timelines, trial results, and technical recommendations to management.

Team & Project Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to Production Team and Quality Assurance Team.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Support training of production staff on new products, formulations, and process changes.
• Demonstrate creativity, ingenuity and a passion for baking.

Supplier & Ingredient Management

• Partner with ingredient suppliers to source, evaluate, and validate raw materials.
• Coordinate ingredient trials and maintain technical documentation related to ingredient performance.
• Support cost optimization efforts through ingredient and formulation evaluation.
• Evaluate new technologies, ingredients, and processing methods relevant to gluten-free baking.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in baked goods R&D, with direct experience in gluten-free formulation.
• Proven experience supporting product scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
• Experience in commercial or industrial baking operations.
• Strong understanding of gluten-free systems, ingredient functionality and baking processes.
• Working knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, FSMA, GMPs), allergen control, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in both test kitchen and production floor environments.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Cereal Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Familiarity with gluten-free certification programs and third-party audits.
• Experience in cost modeling, shelf-life testing, and sensory evaluation.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on gluten-free baking expertise.
• Passion for baking and creativity.
• Commercialization and Scale-up execution.
• Practical problem-solving and critical thinking in production environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Technical documentation and process discipline.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office, bench-top, and production floor settings.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and wear required PPE.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or manufacturing sites may be required.

Compensation

·      Salary Range: $70K - $85K annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

·      Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance at a shared cost

·      Paid Time Off + Holidays

·      Disability Insurance

·      401k Savings Plan

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• Clock in & out of appropriate job operations
  
• Read, interpret, and apply information from engineering drawings
  
• Adhere to job plans per job travelers
  
• Set-up multiple types of jobs
  
• Operate CNC Gear Grind Equipment (Using CBN form wheels & dressable grit wheels)
  
• Basic Maintenance of CNC gear grind machines (KAPP, Hofler, Klingelnberg)
  
• First part quality inspections
  
• Use precision measurement equipment (Use of micrometers, MBW & MOW checks)
  
• Consistently produce quality parts. (Understanding of gear terminology. LEAD, SPACING, PROFILE Etc.)
  
• Adhere to directions and instructions of direct supervisor
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Post-secondary CNC related certificate or degree preferred.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of Gear Grind operations
  
• Ability to read, understand and correctly interpret blueprints, planning and manufacturing specifications.
  
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

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• Ability to use hand tools.
  
• Physical ability to operate and repair machines.
  
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, or stretching
  
• Work may require bending, carrying, lifting to fifty (25) pounds, pulling, pushing, and standing.
  
• Assistance is required for lifting over 25 pounds.
  

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• 15 Days Paid Time Off (annual allotment), Prorated PTO based on date of hire
  
• Company Paid Holidays
  
• Volunteer PTO Program
  
• 2nd Shift hourly positions receive 15% shift Premium
  
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
  
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  
• Paid Parental Leave
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
  
• Company Employee Relations Team Events (i.e., Holiday Party, Family trunk or treating, Car Show and much more!)
  
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
  
• Educational Assistance Program
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Onsite Fitness Center - Free!
  
• Climate controlled environment
  

• Integrity - Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork - Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement - Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation - Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity - Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.
  

Summary

The Materials Supervisor plans, organizes and monitors the Production supplier parts including Supplier onboarding, Contract set up (PO), releases, receiving, inventory management, storage and distribution of all items, ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective, efficient and safe manner as required to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Conflict Management
• Inventory Management
• Customer Focus (Internal & External)

Job Duties

• Ensure that the materials department is in compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and other company-related policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable legislation.
• Supervise production suppliers with Materials Coordinators including planning all incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside Services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements.
• Supervise and train Materials Coordinators.
• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning to ensure efficiency of manpower and floor space.
• Supervise inventory system and all inputs/outputs – lead as expert in the field, working with cross-departmental teams and the CMS System to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, corrective actions and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Supervise all receiving activity, including training hourly employees as required, ensure CMS database accuracy.
• Develop and maintain cycle count schedule.
• Lead and coordinate the year-end inventory count.
• Key member of APQP team to support launch of new programs; engineering changes and/or volume changes.
• Lead for onboarding and setting up new vendors.
• Lead for setting up new production items, ensure all documentation is in place, maintaining all blanket Purchase orders, in CMS database. Work with Corporate purchasing to review and analyze submitted quotations, understand costing, negotiate with vendors.
• Lead for PFEP (Plan for every part), reporting to Manager on measured targets.
• Reporting on Monthly MP&L Key Targets, as assigned.
• General knowledge of PPAP, IATF, MMOG, ISO14001, SDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead floor plan layout planning for all purchased and manufactured items including current and future mapping and coordination of changes.
• Lead to develop FIFO plan and tracking.
• Coordinate outbound shipments as required related to vendors/production.
• Track monthly supplier performance and report to Manager / summarize for month end reporting.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Department on resolving invoicing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department on supplier issues to protect production.
• Coordinate with Packaging Engineers as a liaison with suppliers for cost savings and continuous improvements projects.
• Perform Health and Safety inspections, as required.
• Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties.
• Be on-call by cell phone after daytime office/shop hours.
• Ensures facility compliance with the Flex-N-Gate Materials Management Policy.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree in business management, materials management or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in warehousing, receiving, shipping, inventory control or materials management in a manufacturing environment with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically MRP modules.
• Strong PC experience; MS Excel - spreadsheets, charts, graphs, MS Word, MS PowerPoint- presentations, and systems applicable to work area (CMS, SpinFire, etc.)
• Knowledge of Import/Export Regulations.
• Knowledge of Basic Supply Chain Management to include master planning of resources, detailed scheduling and planning, and execution and control of operations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.