Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Process & Technology Development 

• Develops and implements processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls for manufacturing products and components while optimizing cost, quality, inventory, and facility investment. 

• Supports all aspects of prototype development and builds. 

• Actively applies new manufacturing technologies and evaluates opportunities that support plant goals. 

• Participates in product design reviews to ensure optimum manufacturability and cost efficiency, proposing alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed. 

• Serves as a technical resource for process changes and problem‑solving committees to ensure product design integrity is maintained. 

Communication & Project Support 

• Maintains effective communication with all stakeholders affected by projects. 

• Issues clear operating instructions when required and provides periodic status reports to ensure alignment. 

• Coordinates implementation of new processes and conducts training for relevant personnel. 

• Ensures all tooling is capable of producing required components within timing and quality expectations. 

• Works closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are achieved. 

• Acts as the main point of contact for vendors, coordinating activities, timelines, and technical requirements. 

Manufacturing Studies & Optimization 

• Prepares manufacturing studies to determine optimum costs, quality, and inventory levels. 

• Evaluates feasibility of new or existing products, processes, or materials. 

• Recommends practical and economical changes to improve manufacturing processes, including materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and related factors. 

• Participates in the selection, approval, and development of tooling and equipment that support product design intent. 

• Actively pursues quality improvements within the manufacturing process. 

• Ensures the plant is pursuing the latest technological advancements. 

• Supports SDT and Pre‑Launch Teams for new programs as required. 

Standards, Quality & Controls 

• Familiar with PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements. 

• Responsible for establishing and verifying Poka‑Yoke systems. 

• Provides customer liaison support related to product design and engineering concerns. 

Press Room & Equipment Support  

• Supports press room operations, including understanding press functionality and performance. 

• Owns or supports press preventive maintenance (PM) activities in coordination with maintenance and vendors. 

• Provides technical support related to press performance, tooling, and machine functionality. 

• Interfaces with vendors for equipment installation, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. 

• Completes all required training mandated by Adient and its customers. 

• Able to be on call as needed. 

Qualifications :

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field) preferred; equivalent experience considered. 

Experience 

• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing fields (automotive experience preferred). 

• Candidates without a degree must have 7–8 years of relevant experience. 

• Experience in metal stamping, press room operations, metal forming, and stamping presses. 

• Strong project management experience is required, including coordination of large, cross‑functional initiatives. 

• Proven experience serving as the primary contact for vendors, including managing timelines, technical requirements, and deliverables. 

• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives. 

• Experience collaborating closely with Quality teams. 

• Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets. 

• Capable of implementing processes, methods, tools, equipment, and controls that support optimum cost, quality, inventory, and facility investment—including prototype builds. 

• Able to create processes and procedures that support budgetary targets and performance metrics. 

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with solid time‑management abilities. 

• Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel). 

• Experience leading projects and managing internal and external stakeholders. 

• Experience troubleshooting Misubishi and Seimens systems (required). 

• Experience with stamping tools is a plus. 

• PLC experience required, including:  

• Siemens  

• Mitsubishi 

• Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell) Nice to have 

• Experience with machine tools or metal forming equipment strongly preferred. 

• Electrical background is a plus