• Resident Engineer

    Actalent (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Job Title: Resident Engineer

    Job Description

    The Resident Engineer serves as the critical technical bridge between our steering column program and , ensuring smooth, accurate, and fully aligned execution with GM’s engineering expectations. The Resident Engineer plays a vital role in translating requirements, swiftly resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships with GM engineering teams. This position directly impacts program timing, product quality, and customer satisfaction, making it essential to protecting our reputation and strengthening long-term partnerships.

    Responsibilities

    + Serve as the on-site technical representative, supporting approximately 50% on-site presence at the customer.

    + Participate in GM engineering meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions.

    + Communicate GM requirements, feedback, and program updates clearly and promptly to internal teams.

    + Build strong working relationships with GM engineers, program managers, and purchasing teams.

    + Support the mechanical steering column program through all development phases.

    + Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to evaluate design changes, troubleshoot issues, and support root-cause analysis.

    + Assist in reviewing CAD data, drawings, and specifications.

    + Track engineering changes, validation activities, and program milestones.

    + Support DFMEA/PFMEA discussions and ensure alignment with requirements.

    + Identify risks, open issues, and potential roadblocks early, and escalate appropriately.

    + Coordinate with design, quality, testing, and manufacturing teams to drive timely solutions.

    + Prepare concise technical summaries, status reports, and action-item updates for and internal teams.

    + Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure deliverables meet expectations.

    + Support prototype builds, validation testing, and launch readiness activities.

    + Participate in problem-solving sessions using methodologies like 8D, fishbone, and 5-why.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.

    + Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals.

    + Previous experience working at General Motors is required.

    + Solid understanding of GM-specific processes, including DVP&R development, DFMEA methodology, and GM release procedures.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with GM e‑release systems is a plus.

    + Familiarity with steering systems, chassis components, or mechanical assemblies is beneficial.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Ann Arbor,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

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

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.