Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Process. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!

Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Fully Onsite)
Pay Rate: $45-$47/hour

Overview
We are seeking an Engineering Specialist to support gear machining launch activities. This role will partner with the headquarters launch team and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of manufacturing lines and achieve key business and quality metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering for gear machining operations
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Complete PPAP documentation for launch readiness
• Apply engineering principles to develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Investigate issues, prioritize actions, and verify corrective actions (internal and supplier)
• Lead and conduct process audits aligned with Powertrain guidelines
• Perform ergonomic evaluations and implement improvements
• Develop process documentation and work instructions
• Ensure process capability for all gear machining operations
• Lead lean manufacturing and variability reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, environmental, and governmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal audits
• Identify throughput constraints and drive improvements to meet Rate of Climb targets

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Gear manufacturing experience (hypoid bevel process: blanking, milling, grinding, heat treat, shot peening, lapping)
• Experience with QDAS, Minitab
• Gear CMM experience (Klingelnberg P40, Gleason Nano)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge
• Problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why)
• Lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping)
• DMAIC / DMADV (DFSS) methodology
• Experience with FMEA, PPAP, DOEs
• Familiarity with Ford Powertrain environments

Key Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leadership & Communication
• Process Improvement

Benefits

As a Engineering Specialist - Gear Machining Processwith Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.

At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

· Medical, dental, and vision

· 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities

· Paid time off, including holidays

· 529 college savings program

Make the most of your experience!

Apply now!

For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

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