Manufacturing Engineer
Adient · Warren, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Adient (automotive) in Warren, MI. Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FMEA, Control plans, GD&T, IATF 16949, PLC, Tooling
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
- ◆Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- ◆Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches.
- ◆Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
- ◆Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.
- ◆Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.
- ◆Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.
- ◆Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing
requirements
and product design intent.
- ✓Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.
- ✓Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
- ✓Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.
- ✓Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
- ✓Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.
- ✓Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
- ✓Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.
- ✓Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.
- ✓Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.
- ✓Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.
- ✓Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
- ◆Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
- ◆Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
- ◆Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
- ◆Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
- ◆Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- ✓3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background required).
- ✓Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
- ✓Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
- ✓Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
- ✓Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics.
- ✓Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- ✓Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience working in an ISO/IATF 16949-certified environment.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / ControlLogix software.
- ✓Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations
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