Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Michigan

Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Michigan sit at the center of one of the most active advanced-manufacturing markets in the country, with demand concentrated in automotive, defense, and industrial automation across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include General Motors, Stellantis, and Whirlpool, all of which maintain large engineering operations and promote manufacturing engineering managers regularly. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan right now are lean manufacturing, process optimization, and assembly systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerFord Motor Company
Top cityZeeland, MI
Cities hiring19
Work type50% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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Epredia
Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering
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Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering
Epredia
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$74k - $88k/yr
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Haworth, Inc
Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Wood Plant
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Haworth, Inc
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Wood Plant
Haworth, Inc
Holland, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
5,001-10,000

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Ford Motor Company
Engineering Specialist, Manufacturing - B-CREW
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Engineering Specialist, Manufacturing - B-CREW
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$72k - $162k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Hubbell
2027 Summer Intern: Engineering - Manufacturing
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2027 Summer Intern: Engineering - Manufacturing
Hubbell
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Business Analyst
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Development & M&A
$22.5 - $29/hr
10,000+

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Flex
Manager, Process Engineering - Automotive Manufacturing
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Flex
Added 1w ago
Manager, Process Engineering - Automotive Manufacturing
Flex
Coopersville, Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Zeeland
3 jobs
Dearborn
3 jobs
Warren
2 jobs
Holland
2 jobs
Lansing
2 jobs
Marshall
2 jobs
Kalamazoo
2 jobs
Sterling Heights
2 jobs
Flint
1 job

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company6 open roles
General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM)3 open roles
KBR
KBR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Michigan.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
  • Seven or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams in a high-volume production environment
  • Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Hands-on background with automotive or defense production systems and assembly line processes
  • Proficiency with CAD software, engineering change management tools, and manufacturing execution systems

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Michigan?

Most manufacturing engineering managers in Michigan start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, which is the baseline qualification at virtually every major employer in the state. Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work as a manufacturing engineering manager, though a Professional Engineer license recognized through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs strengthens candidacy at companies with complex infrastructure or government contracts. From there, candidates typically advance through individual-contributor engineering roles, take on project or team leadership, and build expertise in automotive or industrial production environments before stepping into a management position.

Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Michigan?

Michigan manufacturing engineering manager roles are posted by Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), and KBR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's deep automotive supply chain means openings exist at both global OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers distributed across the state, making the employer landscape broader than in most other states.

Which Michigan cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?

Zeeland, Dearborn, and Warren consistently concentrate the most manufacturing engineering manager openings in Michigan. The Detroit metro drives the largest share because of its density of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense contractors, while Grand Rapids anchors significant industrial and consumer manufacturing activity in the west, and Lansing reflects both automotive assembly and state-government-adjacent engineering operations.

Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions of the job most likely to allow flexibility are project planning, vendor coordination, and engineering documentation review rather than floor supervision or process validation, which require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a manufacturing engineer or process engineer role at a Michigan automotive or industrial employer, then building toward management by leading projects or mentoring junior staff. General Motors, Stellantis, and major Tier 1 suppliers like Aptiv and BorgWarner run structured rotational engineering programs and new-graduate development tracks that place candidates on a management trajectory. Earning a Six Sigma Green Belt or completing a lean manufacturing certification through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, which is headquartered in Michigan, signals readiness for a leadership role and differentiates candidates who lack years of seniority.

Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers across the state's automotive, defense, and industrial sectors. Search the listings for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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