Engineering Manager

Inteva Products; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products, LLC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of capable, lean manufacturing and sequencing systems for a new facility in the southwest Birmingham area. The role will build and guide an engineering organization to support continuous operations and flawless program launches through PDP processes, including ramp-up and transition to steady-state.

You will establish KPIs aligned with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience with leadership
• Experience supporting new program launches, ramp-up, and transition to steady-state production
• Knowledge of automotive quality/launch processes (APQP/PPAP/PFMEA)
• Lean manufacturing, standardized work, and problem-solving expertise
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of lean manufacturing and sequencing systems
• Build and lead an engineering organization to support continuous operations
• Support flawless program launches through PDP process including ramp-up and transition to steady-state
• Establish and monitor department KPIs aligned with safety, quality, delivery, cost
• Drive improvements in equipment/process capability and reliability using root-cause problem solving
• Coach and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team across shifts
• Standardize lessons learned and best practices across plant processes and new programs
• Develop and manage capital equipment plans and departmental budget

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

IATF 16949

Job description

This position will support the launch of a new manufacturing facility in the southwest Birmingham metropolitan area.

• Lead the development and implementation of capable, efficient, and lean manufacturing and sequencing systems in accordance with Inteva standards and procedures.
• Build and lead an effective manufacturing engineering organization capable of supporting continuous operations.
• Lead Manufacturing engineering activities supporting flawless program launches through the PDP process, including MSD, OSD, ZDL, production ramp-up, and transition to steady-state operations.
• Establish, communicate, and monitor department performance objectives and KPIs aligned with plant safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in the capability, reliability, and robustness of manufacturing equipment and processes, applying structured technical problem-solving and lean methodologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, establishing individual goals and development objectives aligned with company goals and plant priorities.
• Identify, implement, and standardize lessons learned, global manufacturing standards, and best practices across plant processes and new programs.
• Develop and manage capital equipment plans, expenditures, and the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring investments support operational requirements and business objectives.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment, including adherence to 5S, applicable quality-system requirements, layered audits, and Inteva policies and initiatives.
• Identify and implement technically and financially viable automation and manufacturing technology solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, sequencing accuracy, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance.

Position Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including prior engineering leadership or management experience, preferably within a Tier 1 automotive sequencing, Just-in-Time (JIT), or Just-in-Sequence (JIS) facility.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new program launches, production ramp-up, and transition to steady-state production, including cross-functional launch planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality and launch processes, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and IATF 16949.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, standardized work, process optimization, and structured root-cause problem solving.
• Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, processes, material flow, and automation systems to improve operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and departmental budgets, including evaluation of technical solutions and business justification for investments.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop engineering teams, establish performance expectations, and drive accountability across multiple shifts.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Program Management, suppliers, and customers.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Location Inteva Products, LLC - Greater Birmingham, AL Operations

Req Number ENG-26-00092

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

*Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.

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Category Engineering

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