Engineering Jobs in Grand Rapids Michigan Remote

A client of Insight Global in the Grand Rapids, MI area is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their team! This individual will be responsible for designing custom mechanical test fixtures, gauges, and special machines used to test and measure engineered components. The designer creates and maintains 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and meet engineering standards. They will collaborate closely with engineers and other designers for design reviews, and incorporate feedback into final designs. The role requires managing multiple projects independently while maintaining precise attention to detail, tolerances, materials, and mechanical functionality. This is a fully onsite position.

Must Haves:

• 3-5 years of Solidworks experience
• Strong mechanical background
• Knowledge of gas engines and components
• Understanding of tolerancing

Compensation:

$30/hr to $38/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Are you skilled in press operations with a passion for optimizing production and reducing downtime? We're seeking a motivated individual to join our team and play a crucial role in our manufacturing success.

About the Role: As a Member of our Press Team, you'll be the expert on our press operations, ensuring smooth and efficient production. You'll be responsible for setting up and changing over dies, troubleshooting equipment, and driving continuous improvement through MTPS practices. Your expertise will be vital in minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

What You'll Do:

• Master Press Operations: Run all presses and support equipment with proficiency, and step in as a fill-in operator when needed.
• Optimize Die Set-Up: Reduce downtime through efficient die set-up and changeover processes using MTPS principles.
• Standardize Work: Develop, maintain, and improve Standardized Work Instructions for die set-up and changeover.
• Troubleshoot and Repair: Diagnose and resolve die issues in presses and on the production floor, implementing both temporary and permanent fixes.
• Electrical and Programming Expertise: Program and troubleshoot electrical servo systems and Smart Pacs.
• Maintain a Safe Environment: Adhere to all health and safety standards, and proactively identify and address potential hazards.
• Support Production: Assist with staging dies, provide technical support, and train operators on proper procedures.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, waste reduction activities, and quality enhancements.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members, coach new operators, and assist with various production tasks as needed.
• Inventory Management: Perform daily end-of-shift inventories of tools and supplies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Utilize the Plex system for monitoring requirements, scheduling, and reporting production.

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years of die setting experience with the ability to operate all presses and support equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electrical servo systems and Smart Pac programming.
• Knowledge of MTPS practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with specialized training in MTPS.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and harassment training.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A team-oriented culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Join our team and contribute to our success!

Compensation details: 23.99-25.49 Hourly Wage

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This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

Akkodis is seeking a Systems Engineer (Senior Networking Engineer) for a full-time job for a client in Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay Salary Range: $130k - $165k/year + benefits. (The pay salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Comprehensive relocation available for eligible candidates.

Schedule - Mon - Fri (8 am -5 pm EST, hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Overview:

As a Senior Network Systems Engineer, you'll apply a cross-functional mindset and proven processes to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality products.

If you love to invent, build, and be heard, we want you.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering for the Networking product line, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability.

Own certification strategy and execution for DAL A programs (ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330); support SOIs, audits, and closure of findings.

Define, decompose, and manage traceable requirements for TSN features (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP) and ARINC A664/A615A; manage specification flow-down to modules/components/subcontractors.

Drive validation and verification at system and component levels; develop verification strategies and artifacts; ensure configuration control and interface management across execution teams.

Conduct system and product integration to maximize performance and operability; manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams.

Coordinate cross-functional execution (software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, maintainability, certification) and contribute to design/code reviews for network switch development.

Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans; benchmark industry practices and competitive differentiators.

Mentor systems engineers; serve as a best-practice resource; contribute to strategy/policy within area of responsibility.

Use sound judgment to resolve moderately complex technical and operational problems; escalate risks early to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).

Minimum of 8 years of experience in design, systems integration, or verification.

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and topology concepts.

Desired Characteristics

TSN expertise (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP); ARINC A664/A615A

Protocols knowledge: QoS, NTP, DHCP; FTP/TFTP/SNMP; SSH, IPSec.

Tools expertise: Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM.

Experience in DAL A development environments; customer technical interface; project estimation/bidding.

Self-starter with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

If you are interested in this Systems Engineer (Senior Networking Engineer) job in Grand Rapids, MI, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Vishal Sharma at

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Project Engineer plays a key role in helping the department achieve its strategic goals. This position leads cross‑functional teams to successfully launch and manage large-scale programs, ensuring all deliverables meet customer expectations, hit measurable targets, and align with company objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams through all stages of new program development, integration, and execution—delivering on time and within budget.

• Assign tasks, organize sub-teams, and oversee day‑to‑day project activities.

• Maintain accountability for program parts after handoff to Operations, providing troubleshooting and guidance as needed.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Specifying, developing, validating, and installing new equipment and tooling

• Creating and maintaining FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams

• Designing parts, fixtures, and layouts; producing CAD/CAM drawings; supporting CMM operations

• Applying appropriate GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups

• Selecting proper materials and managing outside processes

Program Tracking & Communication

• Maintain accurate program status reports, tracking technical performance, schedules, financials, and customer commitments.

• Identify risks, recommend solutions, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Participate in production and program status meetings, reporting updates clearly and effectively.

• Lead customer communication, including negotiation and ongoing relationship management.

• Identify and present new business opportunities with existing customers to company leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5–10 years of proven program or project management experience in an advanced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in metalworking and CNC machining strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Contract manufacturing

• Special processing (heat treat, anodize, plating, etc.)

• Manufacturing operations and technical theory

• Machining theory, methods, and verification techniques

• Financial management concepts (cost/benefit, value analysis)

• Procurement and waste‑reduction practices

Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills

• Candidates must be eligible for access to ITAR-controlled items and materials. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency required

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Date Posted:

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Position Role Type:

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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