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Lead Automation Engineer


Job Location:

Pontiac, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity collaboration and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer to join our team.

This position is 100% on-site.

The Lead Automation Engineers responsibilities will include:

  • Creation modification and execution of comprehensive manufacturing and/or automation processes including process planning mechanical design process documentation gaging strategies tooling solutions and work holding design
  • CNC Program creation for milling and turning processes
  • Perform on-machine program validation and optimization
  • Definition of automation cell requirements creation of 3D concepts and completion of detailed designs (NX design experience preferred)
  • Lead CNC programming integrations with automated cells during project launches.
  • Development of implementation of established and advanced manufacturing and automation process technologies
  • Responsible for coordination and follow-up of engineering assignments through communication with other concerned personnel.
  • Collaborate with automation team to ensure project deadlines are achieved.
  • Support production needs on automated programs to include but not limited to: Part quality DRs Program errors manufacturing deficiencies Globalizing corrective actions Machine troubleshooting
  • Complete tool proofs setup-sheets BOP updates for automated NC programs.
  • Contribute to the teams evaluation of automation capabilities on parts / part families.
  • Troubleshooting and deep diving efforts related to manufacturing processes automation equipment CNC programs and manufacturing quality

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical or manufacturing with at least 4 years of relevant experience with machining processes (preferably in automated environments).
  • Thorough understanding of detailed engineering drawings and specifications
  • Advanced proficiency in the interpretation of GD&T requirements and inspection methodologies
  • Experience specifying designing and/or launching automation
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances please visit: U.S. Department of State.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana cocaine PCP amphetamines opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability and protected veteran status.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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