Manufacturing Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).
• Experience:
  
  Candidates without a degree must have 7‑8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in metal stamping, press room operations, metal forming, and stamping presses.
• Experience:
  
  Strong project management experience is required, including coordination of large, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience:
  
  Proven experience serving as the primary contact for vendors, including managing timelines, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Experience:
  
  Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience:
  
  Experience collaborating closely with Quality teams.
• Experience:
  
  Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Experience:
  
  Capable of implementing processes, methods, tools, equipment, and controls that support optimum cost, quality, inventory, and facility investment—including prototype builds.
• Experience:
  
  Able to create processes and procedures that support budgetary targets and performance metrics.
• Experience:
  
  Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with solid time‑management abilities.
• Experience:
  
  Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel).
• Experience:
  
  Experience leading projects and managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience:
  
  Experience troubleshooting Mitsubishi and Siemens systems (required).
• Experience:
  
  Experience with stamping tools is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  PLC experience required, including Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley (Rockwell) – nice to have.
• Experience:
  
  Experience with machine tools or metal forming equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Electrical background is a plus.

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LOCATION:

Battle Creek Seating Component