Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — Automotive Interiors

Adient; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and launch of manufacturing processes for an automotive interiors program. Plymouth MI-based role focusing on process design, DFMA, and line balancing, with emphasis on labor targets and quality standards.

The engineer will perform PFMEA, design layouts in CAD, and manage equipment specification and qualification, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient production ramp.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of production lines and workflows.
• Design for assembly and manufacturing to optimize labor utilization.
• Logistics and contingency planning, process flow, line balancing and material handling.

Skills

PFMEA

MODAPTS

Labor analysis

Process design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Adient is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and launch of manufacturing processes for an automotive interiors program. Plymouth MI-based role focusing on process design, DFMA, and line balancing, with emphasis on labor targets and quality standards.

The engineer will perform PFMEA, design layouts in CAD, and manage equipment specification and qualification, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient production ramp.