Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.

-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Sr Manufacturing Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering Team. This role can be based within any of our North America plants and will be determined upon the successful candidate’s location. It will support our locations with management of installations of new equipment and plant infrastructure, process-related support, help with equipment downtime recovery, and require up to 50% travel to support our plants within the North America region.

• Plant infrastructure preparation for new or relocated equipment.
• Plant facility improvement projects.
• Formalize detailed SOWs for contractor/rigging quoting activities.
• Quote new equipment when required.
• Quote refurbishment of equipment.
• Complete scheduling from Equipment Vendors, Contractors, Program Managers.
• Cost track each project against approved budget amounts.
• Conduct risk analysis for each project and complete appropriate Auria documentation including contractor review and sign‑off.
• Use Auto Cad for layout and other design projects.
• Oversee and manage equipment installations with contractors and/or plant personnel, including timing and costs.
• Conduct safety training for all contractors or subcontractors, completing JSA for each contractor discipline and other appropriate information required for the project. Ensure that Plant Safety Presentation is reviewed and all contractors sign in and out daily.
• Ensure LOTO/control of hazardous energy is adhered to by contractors for the specific equipment included in the project.
• Support the manufacturing sites with process troubleshooting and/or improvements.
• Assist Auria locations with equipment issues.
• Assist with identifying spare parts for equipment.
• Extensive overtime and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan, as well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility benefits available for medical‑plan members for treatment options.
• Parental leave and adoption and surrogacy benefits for salaried employees.
• Tuition reimbursement available for eligible employees.
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
• Salary continuation and long‑term disability protection.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 7‑10 years of experience in a previous role preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 50% to North American plants.

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving thermoforming, IR ovens, hot air ovens, polyurethane foam, molding, waterjet cutting and robotics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors.
• Knowledge of equipment safety systems and the use of those systems related to manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of electrical loads and sizing of components.
• Ability to use Auto Cad for design and layout work; 3D Cad preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and scope of work for plant infrastructure requirements and equipment installations.
• Ability to communicate cross‑functionally with both plant and corporate teams.