Engineering Jobs in Utica Michigan

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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!)
  
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• Onsite Fitness Center - Free!
  
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• 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.
  

Position Summary

Our client is building a modern, cloud-native platform that powers connected, data-driven manufacturing operations. Their technology sits at the center of increasingly automated factories, integrating equipment, software systems, and real-time production data into a scalable SaaS platform used by global manufacturers.

To support rapid growth and platform scale, they are seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to own the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of their cloud infrastructure. This is a highly impactful role responsible for ensuring the platform remains highly available, secure, and scalable as adoption continues to grow.

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in modern cloud environments, enjoy solving complex reliability challenges, and prefer automating everything possible. The right person will combine deep technical expertise with strong operational discipline, helping build a world-class cloud platform supporting real industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Operations & Reliability

• Maintain and optimize production, staging, and development environments running in Kubernetes on AWS

• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability frameworks

• Lead incident response efforts and drive post-incident reviews focused on continuous improvement

• Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes

• Perform system capacity planning and performance tuning

Automation & Infrastructure Management

• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform or Pulumi

• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and environment lifecycle processes

• Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies through automation

• Manage secrets, environment configuration, and version control across infrastructure environments

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain least-privilege access models and cloud security guardrails

• Support vulnerability management, patching workflows, and dependency maintenance

• Assist with compliance readiness efforts including SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks

• Ensure proper logging, retention, and audit practices across cloud environments

FinOps / Cost Optimization

• Monitor and optimize cloud spend across services and environments

• Implement tagging standards, budget alerts, and cost visibility frameworks

• Recommend architectural improvements to balance performance and cost efficiency

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner closely with engineering teams to improve reliability, deployment pipelines, and system architecture

• Mentor engineers on operational best practices and cloud platform management

• Develop runbooks, documentation, and operational standards

• Champion reliability engineering principles, operational maturity, and risk reduction practices

Technical Environment

Candidates should be comfortable working in modern cloud-native environments and familiar with:

• Kubernetes clusters, autoscaling, Helm charts, and service mesh concepts

• AWS cloud services including compute, networking, storage, and cost management

• Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks such as Terraform

• Observability platforms such as Datadog, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or New Relic

• CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or Bamboo

• Linux systems administration and troubleshooting

• SRE practices including SLIs, SLOs, MTTR, RTO/RPO, and incident management

Position Summary

Our client is building next-generation software that is redefining how modern factories operate. Their platform connects machines, production systems, and enterprise applications into a unified digital manufacturing ecosystem, enabling real-time data, intelligent orchestration, and highly automated operations across the shop floor. As manufacturers race toward smarter, more connected factories, this team is developing the technology that sits at the center of that transformation.

They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build the core platform powering this vision. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on creating scalable, high-performance applications that integrate complex manufacturing systems and deliver real-time insights to operations teams. You will work alongside a strong engineering team building modern full-stack applications while helping drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, building systems that operate at scale, and working on technology that directly impacts real-world industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise software services using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB

• Build full-stack solutions spanning both front-end user interfaces and backend services

• Design and implement new product features and subsystems within an agile development environment

• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to scalable system design

• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system architecture and functionality

• Demonstrate completed work and features to stakeholders and internal teams

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

• Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards for performance, scalability, and maintainability

• Collaborate with adjacent teams to support integrations and cross-platform functionality

• Troubleshoot production issues and support live systems when needed

• Manage agile Scrum boards and coordinate development work for assigned team members

• Interface with external users when needed to resolve technical issues or gather feedback

• Contribute to project reporting and development planning

• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical system events

• Perform other related duties supporting product development and engineering operations

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented P&ID Designer or Process Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in creating and revising Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D, with a strong understanding of ISO and industry standards. This role is critical to ensuring accurate documentation of process systems for industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and revise P&IDs for process systems in compliance with ISO and project-specific standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure accurate system representation.
• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit to model piping layouts, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including BOMs, datasheets, and control narratives.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure drawings meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support project teams during design reviews, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Integrate P&IDs with 3D models and databases for intelligent documentation and asset tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in P&ID design or process engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and ANSI/ISA instrumentation symbols.
• Familiarity with process control systems and industrial equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SmartPlant P&ID or AVEVA Diagrams.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and integration.
• Understanding of process safety and HAZOP documentation.
• Ability to automate tasks using scripts or macros in CAD environments.

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.

On behalf of our growing manufacturing/injection molding client, located in Sterling Heights, MI, we are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Team Leader to join their team.

NOTE:

• Afternoon & Midnight Shift availability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including adherence to the Quality Manual, policies, and procedures
• Perform quality inspections (first-off, last-off, and in-process) including visual inspections, measurements, fixture checks, and recording inspection data accurately
• Identify, document, and disposition nonconforming parts, report defects or machine malfunctions, and notify supervisors or quality personnel of discrepancies
• Maintain controlled documents, quality records, and inspection data, and support data analysis, reporting, and tracking of quality metrics (e.g., cost of poor quality, layered audits)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, team meetings), investigating quality issues, and recommending corrective actions
• Train employees and follow all safety and operational procedures, while assisting with packaging, handling, and transport of produced parts as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum
• 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive manufacturing industry
• Ability to use various measurement techniques
• Supervision experience an asset
• Training experience
• Effective communication skills, verbal, and written
• Computer skills & data analysis

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $22.00 - $23.00 / hour (depending on experience)
• Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days
• 401K plan after 90 days

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

Machine Builder – 3 Openings (2 Integration, 1 Sub‑Assembly)

Location: Clinton Township, MI

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite

Type: Long-Term Contract

Requirements: Must pass drug screen and background check

About the Role

We are seeking skilled Mechanical Machine Builders—2 Integration Builders and 1 Sub‑Assembly Builder—to join our team supporting automotive equipment build and installation projects. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integration and sub‑assembly work for automotive OEM projects (Chrysler, Ford, GM).
• Work independently on medium-complexity mechanical build projects.
• Follow equipment installation through all phases, from in-house build to customer-site installation.
• Assist the project team in resolving technical issues or build concerns.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and BOMs.
• Update and submit weekly E‑BOM summaries to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Verify all parts and assemblies conform to specifications and engineering documentation.
• Maintain project schedules, track open issues, and meet deadlines.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality system procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Utilize rigging and crane equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform basic welding as required.
• Provide and maintain own tools and PPE.

Qualifications

• Education: One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
• 5 years of related mechanical assembly experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive industry build practices.
• Proficient with standard mechanical tools, rigging, and overhead cranes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential.

Additional Details

• This role requires 100% onsite work.
• Long-term contract opportunity with full-time hours.
• Candidates must successfully pass drug screening and background checks.