Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Production SupervisorJob Description

This Production Supervisor is responsible for a blend of hands on manufacturing engineering work and direct oversight of production activities on off shift.

This role focuses on planning, scheduling, setting up, and running manufacturing operations while closely collaborating with manufacturing and production support leaders to review performance on the production floor.

• Strong, floor-focused leader who enjoys being present on the shop floor, driving process improvements, supporting production teams, and ensuring that labor and material resources align with daily schedules.

• 70-80% on the floor responsibilities

• 3rd shift

• Offering significant responsibility, exposure to multiple manufacturing processes, and a clear pathway toward engineering leadership

Essential Skills

• Automotive manufacturing experience 2+ years

• General understanding of assembly and machine processes

• Demonstrated leadership or supervision experience in a production or manufacturing setting

• Capability to complete accurate daily shift reports and calculate production yields and recoveries

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant manufacturing environment in line with organizational standards and regulations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

• Interest in progressing into engineering leadership roles and taking on greater responsibility over time.

Work Environment

Large automotive facility

3rd shift, and typical workweeks are around 45 hours, with the possibility of increasing to approximately 50 hours during busy periods.

The Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor will be part of a broader team of about 35 individuals, including three other engineers, and will report into a structured leadership team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Three Rivers, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/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 Three Rivers, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Three Rivers,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.

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