Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial Automation

BRYDGY LLC | SEATYNGS | WESTWYNZ AUTOMATION

Full-time 22960 Venture Dr, Novi, MI 48375

Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EV), Industrial Automation

We are looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) - Industrial Automation to serve as the technical backbone of our operations - translating customer engineering requirements into executable automation solutions, evaluating and qualifying supplier manufacturing capabilities, and driving continuous improvement across active programs. A hands-on, deeply technical role for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of design intent, supplier capability, and automation technology.

Bridge the gap between customer design requirements and internal automation engineering - evaluating manufacturability, qualifying processes and tooling, leading APQP deliverables, and driving automation-focused value engineering that improves quality, throughput, and program profitability.

• Conduct DFM and DFA reviews for automation systems and precision-manufactured components
• Analyze customer blueprints, GD&T callouts for robotic end-effectors and precision mechanisms
• Lead APQP deliverables: PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams
• Support supplier process capability studies:
  Cpk/Ppk, gauge R&R, SPC implementation
• Evaluate and support robotics integration, EOAT, machine vision, and process automation
• Lead tooling design reviews, die tryout events, and automation system process validations
• Define automation-specific manufacturing process standards and OEE improvement strategies
• Drive VA/VE cost reduction initiatives targeting material, process, and design improvements
• Support FAT and SAT: validating cycle time, repeatability, capability, and safety compliance
• Work with BD team to present advanced manufacturing capabilities to prospective customers
• Evaluate emerging automation: collaborative robots, AI inspection, flexible automation
• Maintain technical documentation and engineering change management across active programs

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics (required)
• Master's degree or MBA a plus
• 6+ years in industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, or capital equipment engineering
• Demonstrated APQP deliverables: PFMEAs, Control Plans, FAI documentation per AIAG
• Solid understanding of robotics, machine vision, assembly automation, and smart factory integration
• Working knowledge of automation safety standards: ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI/RIA R15.06
• Experience conducting manufacturing process audits at supplier facilities globally
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT activities for industrial automation strongly preferred
• Deep technical expertise: knows what a robot should do vs. what it can do at the supplier
• DFM-first engineering mindset: evaluates design feasibility before committing to build
• Structured problem-solving: 8D, A3, PFMEA under program pressure
• Self-driven and adaptable in a globally distributed team requiring breadth and initiative
• Hands-on orientation: comfortable on the shop floor, in the toolroom, at a robot integration cell

Performance Bonus

5% - 15% based on program delivery, cost reduction, and technical contribution

Robotics integration, EV automation, and FAT/SAT experience considered toward $120,000+

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) per company policy

BRYDGY LLC | SEATYNGS | WESTWYNZ AUTOMATION

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