Manufacturing Engineer (Coiling)
PAC Kingfish LLC · Southfield, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at PAC Kingfish LLC (industrial) in Southfield, MI. Design, develop, and refine coiling tooling including points, guides, arbors, pitch tools, quills, cutters, and fixtures.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 70 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 69 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Typical $78k–$162k, from 25 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 64%
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- ✓ Root cause 34%
- FMEA 34%
- Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at PAC Kingfish LLC
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from PAC Kingfish LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
(what you will do)
- ◆Become a subject matter expert in CNC spring coiling equipment, spring manufacturing processes, wire materials, tooling systems, setup methodologies, and production technologies.
- ◆Learn and master the programming, setup, and optimization of CNC spring coiling machines.
- ◆Develop expertise in pitch control, diameter control, end geometry, wire positioning, and spring stability.
- ◆Optimize machine parameters including feed rates, spindle speeds, point positioning, arbor configurations, and pitch tool settings.
- ◆Design, develop, and refine coiling tooling including points, guides, arbors, pitch tools, quills, cutters, and fixtures.
- ◆Analyze wire characteristics including tensile strength, surface condition, cast, helix, lubrication, and dimensional consistency.
- ◆Establish process windows that ensure consistent spring geometry and production repeatability.
- ◆Lead process validation, capability studies, and production launches.
- ◆Troubleshoot machine performance, tooling wear, process variation, and quality issues.
- ◆Implement automated inspection, in-process monitoring, and data collection systems.
- ◆Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Manage manufacturing projects from concept through implementation.
- ◆Train and work with operators to implement best practices.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- ✓3–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong hands-on problem-solving and process improvement skills.
- ✓Experience in production environments and precision manufacturing.
- ✓CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) experience
- ✓Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- ✓Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with CNC spring coiling, wire forming, or cold forming equipment.
- ✓Understanding of servo-controlled machinery and CNC programming principles.
- ✓Knowledge of spring design fundamentals and spring manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience with SPC, process capability studies, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
- ✓Experience with tooling design and fixture development.
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What You Will Get
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- •Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- •HSA with Employer Contributions
- •401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- •Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
- •Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- •Paid Time Off
- •Up to 10 Paid Company Holidays