Manufacturing Engineer

Adient • Warren, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and validating manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components. This role involves analyzing and planning labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing space to maximize efficiency and productivity. The engineer will support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches, and actively apply new manufacturing technologies to contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities also include participating in product design reviews, preparing manufacturing studies, recommending improvements to manufacturing processes, and selecting/developing tooling and equipment. The role requires coordinating implementation of new processes, providing training, establishing error-proofing systems, and serving as a technical resource for process changes and problem-solving. Additionally, the engineer will pursue quality improvements, support new program launches, research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, work closely with production teams to meet performance measures, maintain effective communication with stakeholders, act as a customer liaison, and complete all required training. Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards, developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets, collaborating with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams, and adhering to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role.
• Automotive experience and background required.
• Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an ISO/IATF 16949-certified environment.
• Experience troubleshooting using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / ControlLogix software.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout.
• Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches.
• Apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability.
• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment.
• Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training.
• Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
• Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.
• Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.
• Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level