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Posted July 29, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Roush
Livonia, Michigan, United States 48150 Full Time
Reference: 286125356

Roush


Title Manufacturing Engineer Senior
Location Livonia, MI
Category Engineering & Design
Hiring Type Full Time

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

The Manufacturing Engineer Senior is responsible for evaluating manufacturing processes by applying
knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials with other internal areas of
Roush. The role will improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space
requirements, and fixture development. The Manufacturing Engineer Senior will develop and improve
manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching and improving existing prints,
designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, as well as other
manufacturing responsibilities. The Manufacturing Engineer Senior will serve as the subject matter
expert (SME), able to train and lead a team of engineers within a complex program.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Senior, you will:

  • Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for capacity requirements, product design,
    engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns
  • Develop process flow and line layout requirements
  • Develop and implement effective work Instruction
  • Define capital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the budget of the
    program
  • Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling
  • Project Manage the ME requirements of the Product Development and Launch Processes
  • Facilitate the implementation of production equipment and tooling into the manufacturing
    facility and any corresponding technical training
  • Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns
    and manage action items to resolve
  • Provide coaching and assistance to entry level mechanical engineers while acting as a SME and
    provide training and guidance
  • Lead special projects and/or continuous improvement activities

To be considered as a Manufacturing Engineer Senior, you will need:

  • Must qualify as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to accommodate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance (Defense)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, emphasis in manufacturing, welding
    and or assembly processes
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a production-based environment
  • Good driving record.
  • Knowledge of production weldment fixtures, low volume production manufacturing and
    assembly
  • Ability to conduct time studies and workflow analysis
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 processes and procedures
  • Proficient with MS Office with the specific ability to create project plans
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented, work independently and
    execute plans while providing leadership to the team

A successful Manufacturing Engineer Senior candidate may also have:

  • Experience with automotive, aviation or defense industries
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing (robotics, moderate volume automation, programmable
    logic controllers (PLC Controls)
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations
    (ITAR) compliance
  • Experience leading a team in complex programs
  • Knowledge of code welding terms
  • Knowledge of APQP process
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices


Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, paid vacation, paid holidays.

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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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