Automotive Engineering Manager: Plant Leadership & Projects

Adient plc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient West Point Facility is seeking an Engineering Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate critical projects within timelines and budgets. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage open issues, and foster clear customer communication across stages of product development and launch.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5-10 years in manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in a leadership role, with strong focus on safety, quality, and process improvement across plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 5-10 years of strong manufacturing engineering experience needed.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Review project proposals to determine scope, timing, resource needs, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate plant VA/VE activities with relevant departments.
• Deliver customer presentations regarding timing and program updates.
• Maintain and communicate SDT open issues; track key program issues.
• Review status reports, adjust project plans, and prepare reports for management.
• Oversee plant engineering activities including new product introductions and launches.
• Ensure compliance with TECA, PCR, ER, and related documentation processes.
• Lead maintenance program using automotive best practices.
• Monitor inventories and manage CMMS for work orders and history.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance based on equipment history.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5-10 years manufacturing engineering experience

5 years managerial experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Adient West Point Facility is seeking an Engineering Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate critical projects within timelines and budgets. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage open issues, and foster clear customer communication across stages of product development and launch.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5-10 years in manufacturing engineering and at least 5 years in a leadership role, with strong focus on safety, quality, and process improvement across plant