Automotive Seating: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Performance Seats, Inc.; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Seats, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop, plan and launch manufacturing processes for automotive seating products.

You will design efficient systems, optimize production, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met while collaborating with Product Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchasing and suppliers. You will lead process development for new seating programs, create PFMEA and control plans, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably seating or interior systems.
• Experience supporting new product launches from concept through production.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, ergonomics, and industrial engineering principles.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, and poka-yoke systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development for new seating programs from concept through production launch.
• Develop manufacturing process flows, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and standardized work.
• Design and implement assembly processes for seat structures, foam, trim, mechanisms, and final seat assembly.
• Specify, source, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, runoff, and production readiness activities.
• Conduct process capability studies and ensure processes meet customer quality requirements.
• Support APQP activities, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Run-at-Rate, and PPAP submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for process optimization and waste elimination.
• Support ergonomic assessments and implement improvements to reduce operator fatigue and improve safety.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD Software (CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Automation tooling basics

Job description

Performance Seats, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop, plan and launch manufacturing processes for automotive seating products.

You will design efficient systems, optimize production, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met while collaborating with Product Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchasing and suppliers. You will lead process development for new seating programs, create PFMEA and control plans, and drive continuous improvement across