Advanced Manufacturing
From Design to the Line: Innovative Careers are Waiting for You in Michigan
A world of possibilities awaits you in Michigan’s advanced manufacturing industry with robotics, Industry 5.0, and other smart factory technologies creating endless possibilities for high-tech careers that build products used around the world.
Have a sharp mind and a spirit for innovation? Companies like L3 Harris, BAE Systems, DOW and Bosch employ the best and the brightest, allowing you to help develop products that improve everyday life as well as support mission-critical defense operations. And if you’re interested in finetuning your skills, several statewide programs offer key instruction and on-the-job training opportunities and apprenticeships.
Advanced Manufacturing by the Numbers
Award Winner For Creating 2,619 Manufacturing Jobs in 2021
Michigan Economic Development CorporationIncrease in Manufacturing Jobs from 2009-2021
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic OpportunityMajor Advanced Manufacturing Companies in Michigan
Michigan's advanced manufacturing companies are building on the state's rich manufacturing heritage and technological know-how to develop the innovative, high-tech products of the future.
Adient
Locations in: Battle Creek, Detroit, Holland, Lansing, Madison Heights, Plymouth, Warren
American Axle
Locations in: Detroit
BASF
Locations in: Southfield, Wyandotte
Bissell
Locations in: Grand Rapids, Walker
BorgWarner Inc.
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Hazel Park, Livonia, Warren
Bosch
Locations in: Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Novi, Oak Park, Plymouth, St. Joseph
Denso
Locations in: Battle Creek, Belleville, Southfield
Dow Inc.
Locations in: Midland
FANUC
Locations in: Rochester Hills
Ford Motor
Locations in: Dearborn
General Dynamics
Locations in: Detroit, Sterling Heights, Warren
General Motors
Locations in: Bay City, Belleville, Detroit, Flint, Lake Orion, Lansing, Milford, Pontiac, Romulus, Saginaw, Warren, Wyoming, Ypsilanti
Gentex Corporation
Locations in: Holland, Zeeland
Haworth
Locations in: Holland
Joyson Safety Systems
Locations in: Auburn Hills
Kawasaki
Locations in: Grand Rapids
Kawasaki Robotics
Locations in: Wixom
L3 Harris
Locations in: Grand Rapids
Lear
Locations in: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Traverse City
Magna
Locations in: Alto, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek, Boyne City, China Township, Grand Rapids, Highland Park, Holland, Holly, Lansing, New Hudson, Newaygo, Novi, Plymouth, Shelby Township, Southfield, St. Clair, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren
Masco Corp.
Locations in: Livonia
Perrigo
Locations in: Allegan, Grand Rapids, Holland
Steelcase
Locations in: Grand Rapids
SKF
Locations in: Dexter, Plymouth Township
Stellantis
Locations in: Auburn Hills
Stryker
Locations in: Kalamazoo
Tenneco
Locations in: Northville
Triumph Group
Locations in: Macomb
Whirlpool
Locations in: Benton Harbor
ZF
Locations in: Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Marysville, Northville, WashingtonDive Deeper
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- Industry Advocacy & Networking
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Turnkey Programs for Direct Employment
Michigan is home to one of the largest advanced manufacturing workforces in the United States, thanks in part to its commitment to upskilling and work-based learning programs. For example, MI Apprenticeship is a free service that can connect you with a registered apprenticeship. Michigan Works! offers a range of training and education programs, and Michigan Reconnect provides eligible workers with the opportunity to enroll for free in community college programs.
A Trustworthy Environment for Your Manufacturing Career
Michigan is home to various agencies that advocate for the manufacturing industry, such as the Michigan Manufacturers Association and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Through events like the annual MFG Day, Michigan celebrates the contributions of manufacturers to the state’s economy and educates the public about career opportunities within the industry.
Diverse Businesses Seeking In-Demand Talent
Ready to become a part of Michigan’s next-gen manufacturing leadership? From legacy automotive manufacturers and companies like Eaton to newly expanded businesses like Waupaca Foundry, the Great Lakes State is a major hub for manufacturing companies. The state was even a Manufacturing Gold Shovel Award recipient in 2021 for creating more than 2,600 jobs across companies like Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Magna International and Bridgewater Interiors, LLC.
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