Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

adient; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to complete all advanced manufacturing deliverables for programs developing and launching manufacturing processes in Plymouth, MI. You will lead process design, layout, ergonomic analysis, and PFMEA to ensure efficient, scalable production.

The role emphasizes design for assembly, capital equipment budgeting, and project management to meet labor targets, production output, and quality standards within automotive interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years automotive interiors experience preferred.
• Experience with seating products desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes by detailed engineering analysis.
• Design for assembly.
• Logistics and contingency planning.
• Process flow and line balancing.
• Material flow and lineside presentation.
• Plant layout and ergonomic analysis.
• Visual management and PFMEA.
• Validate manufacturing processes to meet labor targets and quality standards.
• Procurement, specification, and acceptance of production equipment and tooling.

Skills

PFMEA development

MODAPTS

Labor analysis & planning

Equipment specification & QA

Capital budgeting

Analytical problem solving

Design for assembly

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to complete all the advance manufacturing deliverable for a program to develop and launch the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of
• Design for assembly
• Logistics and contingency planning
• Process flow
• Process labor planning & line balance
• Material flow and lineside presentation
• Plant layout
• Ergonomic analysis
• Visual management
• Process failure mode and effect analysis
• Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase, and acceptance
• Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards

Technical Skills:

• PFMEA development
• MODAPTS or equivalent training/certification
• Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning
• Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation, and qualification
• Capital equipment budget planning and tracking
• Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications
• Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software (Autocad)
• Analytical problem solving
• Design for assembly and manufacturing
• Project management - plan development and execution

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred
• Experience with seating products desired

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI