Jr Mfg Engineer
Adient · Lansing, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Adient (automotive) in Lansing, MI. Support compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, Control plans, IATF 16949, Time studies, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 70 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 69 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $78k–$162k, from 25 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 64%
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- Root cause 34%
- ✓ FMEA 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Adient in Lansing
4 other open roles at this site · 7 people we found in manufacturing roles at Adient.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Automation Engineer · Controls
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from AdientAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers
- ◆Support analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency
- ◆Participate in prototype development, builds, and production launch activities
- ◆Learn and apply new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
- ◆Attend product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness
- ◆Assist in preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability
- ◆Support implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts
- ◆Collaborate with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing
requirements
- ✓Participate in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness
- ✓Contribute to the establishment and verification of poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems
- ✓Provide technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives
- ✓Assist in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams
- ✓Work closely with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing
- ✓Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed
- ✓Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management
- ✓Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers
- ✓Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Responsibilities
- ◆Support compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards
- ◆Assist in developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets
- ◆Collaborate with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design
- ◆Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards
- ◆Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- ✓0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co-op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)
- ✓Basic understanding of product design and assembly processes
- ✓Familiarity with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation
- ✓Willingness to learn and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation
- ✓Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management
- ✓Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- ✓Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- ✓Eagerness to develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline
- ✓W illing ness for future relocat ion to other facilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Internship or co-op experience in automotive manufacturing
- ✓Understanding of assembly processes including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization
- ✓Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- ✓Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- ✓Experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences
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Job description
Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Requisition
Work Schedule
- •1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- •Must be able to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches
Primary location
Bridgewater Interiors IV