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Okemos, MIContract$37–42/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Actalent is seeking a Zone Engineer to support General Assembly operations at an automotive manufacturing facility. The engineer will own technical and program management for equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing projects across approximately 30 workstations in an assigned production zone. The role calls for manufacturing engineering and project management expertise, with cross-functional coordination among production personnel, suppliers, skilled trades, engineering teams, and leadership.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Description
We are seeking a Zone Engineer to support General Assembly operations at a major automotive manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing projects within a designated production zone. Each Zone Engineer serves as the primary technical and program management owner for approximately 30 workstations within their assigned area.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of manufacturing engineering expertise, equipment/tooling implementation experience, and strong project management skills. Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally with production personnel, suppliers, skilled trades, engineering teams, and leadership to successfully launch and sustain manufacturing processes.
Skills
Manufacturing engineering, Tooling Buyoff, Manufacturing process, Continuous improvement, Process improvement
Top Skills Details
Manufacturing engineering,Manufacturing process,Continuous improvement
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience managing manufacturing launch activities and automotive program execution..
Familiarity with automation systems, conveyors, torque tools, spindle tooling, and assembly equipment.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okemos, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okemos, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Okemos,MI.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,773 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$37–42/hr
- Michigan median$40–46/hr26 hourly ranges
- US median$40–48/hr360 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $39.50/hr, is 9% below the Michigan median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer hourly ranges in Michigan.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 221 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Michigan and 5,773 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Ford Motor Company38 open
- General Motors21 open
- Actalent (this employer)16 open
- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,558 postings).
- Education
- 3,178 of the 5,773 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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