Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Manufacturing Planning Engineer

US Farathane is looking to hire a Manufacturing Planning Engineer. This role will support our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Manufacturing Planning Engineer reports directly to the Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager. The individual would be an understudy to the Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager. Given the uniqueness of the role, there would be extensive training and development specific to the company's needs and requirements which would equip the candidate to be successful in this role going forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Industrial power distribution systems.
• Tower and chiller water cooling systems.
• Compressed air systems.
• Material handling systems – storage, drying, vacuum transport.
• Injection molding equipment.

Key Functions:

• Providing support to all USF manufacturing facilities with regards to project related issues as well as problem solving equipment and facility issues.
• Understanding and use of computer drafting software, architectural design.
• Facility development engineering.
• Project management.
• Assisting with training USF staff on equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assisting Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager with driving equipment standardization.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering degree/diploma and/or appropriate combination of study and practical experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

About US Farathane:

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information:

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.