Program Engineer – Metal Manufacturing

Estados Unidos

Bingham Farms, Michigan, United States

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a supplier facing engineering role, not a plant position. You'll manage metal manufacturing projects across our international supplier network, from initial samples through full production. Our projects span castings, forgings, CNC machining, cold heading, and sheet metal fabrication. You'll review prints, assess manufacturability, resolve technical issues, and advise clients on methods and materials while working directly with suppliers, clients, and our leadership team.

If you have a manufacturing background and enjoy solving technical problems, managing suppliers, and working directly with clients, this role offers variety and direct impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Manage metal manufacturing projects cross-functionally from sample development through full production
Advise clients on manufacturing best practices — methods, materials, and finishing options
Review new projects for technical feasibility and manufacturing readiness
Ensure customer prints are complete and accurate: tolerances, specifications, revisions, and material callouts; flag prints requiring client revision or formal sign-off
Review vendor RFQs and quotes for technical accuracy and field technical questions during quoting
Oversee day-to-day vendor management and performance; partner with Sourcing on supplier selection to ensure capabilities align with project requirements
Travel internationally for factory tours and vendor audits with the Sourcing team
Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers on non-conforming parts, corrective actions, vendor inspection reports, and in-process/incoming inspections
Communicate technical information, deviations, and factory requests to the sales team for client follow-up
Lead project kickoff meetings with clients and vendors
Provide regular project status updates to internal and external stakeholders; escalate at-risk projects to the COO/CEO

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with metal manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, CNC machining, cold heading, and sheet metal fabrication
Ability to proactively identify manufacturing risks and prevent nonconforming parts
Background in supplier quality, program/launch engineering, or manufacturing engineering with significant vendor interaction
Fluency in the language of supplier management: PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, print review
Strong project management skills, including coordinating cross functional teams, meeting deadlines, and communicating status clearly
Comfort working directly with clients and international manufacturing partners
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for factory visits and supplier audits
Hindi language skills are a strong plus

WHY THIS ROLE

Variety: An array of manufacturing disciplines and a diverse client base — no two projects look alike
Visibility: Direct access to the CEO and COO; your recommendations reach decision-makers the same day
Global exposure: Work directly with international manufacturing partners, including on-site factory visits
Stability: An established company with long-standing client and supplier relationships
Location: Based at our Bingham Farms, Michigan office

WHAT WE OFFER

Health insurance
401(k) with a 4% company match
Paid time off, starting at 7 days annually
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state requirements
Paid holidays

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