Engineering Administrative Assistant at Detroit, Michigan – Detroit, Michigan

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant – Operations Support
Location: On-site | Detroit, MI
Part-Time | Hourly | $20.00-$22.00/hr DOE
Flexible Hours | Minimum 4 Days On-Site per Week

Milton Manufacturing, a trusted defense and commercial contractor headquartered in Detroit, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Administrative Assistant to join our Special Projects division. In this essential support role, you’ll help keep our operations organized and efficient—working directly with project managers, department leads, vendors, and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide administrative support to department leaders and project managers
• Maintain records, project documentation, and digital file organization
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting notes
• Assist with travel coordination, timekeeping, and expense reporting
• Act as a liaison with vendors, customers, and internal departments
• Support onboarding tasks, including paperwork and facility access
• Manage general office responsibilities such as supplies, printing, and document prep

What You Bring:

• U.S. Citizenship (required for ITAR/facility compliance)
• 2+ years of administrative or office support experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background supporting manufacturing, operations, or engineering teams
• Experience with document control systems or ERP software
• Understanding of defense industry protocols (e.g., ITAR, DFARS)
• Familiarity with HR support tasks, such as onboarding or timekeeping

Why Join Milton?
At Milton Manufacturing, we combine technical excellence with a passion for purpose. As a part-time Administrative Assistant, you’ll gain exposure to meaningful defense and commercial work while supporting teams that deliver industry-leading solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and values organized, impactful contributions.