Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Communication & Project Support

• 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.

Manufacturing Studies & Optimization

• 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.

Standards, Quality & Controls

• 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.

Press Room & Equipment Support

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications :

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).

• Candidates without a degree must have 7–8 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in metal stamping, press room operations, metal forming, and stamping presses.

• Strong project management experience is required, including coordination of large, cross‑functional initiatives.

• Proven experience serving as the primary contact for vendors, including managing timelines, technical requirements, and deliverables.

• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Experience collaborating closely with Quality teams.

• Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.

• Capable of implementing processes, methods, tools, equipment, and controls that support optimum cost, quality, inventory, and facility investment—including prototype builds.

• Able to create processes and procedures that support budgetary targets and performance metrics.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with solid time‑management abilities.

• Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel).

• Experience leading projects and managing internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience troubleshooting Misubishi and Seimens systems (required).

• Experience with stamping tools is a plus.

• PLC experience required, including:

• Siemens

• Mitsubishi

• Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell) Nice to have

• Experience with machine tools or metal forming equipment strongly preferred.

• Electrical background is a plus