Jr Mfg Engineer

Adient plc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

You will join cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cost, learn PFMEA concepts, apply CAD tools, and participate in new program launches. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and growth opportunities across manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related role (internship or co-op acceptable; automotive experience preferred).
• Basic understanding of product design and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation.
• Willingness to learn and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-functional interaction.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Willingness for future relocation to other facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflows, and layouts to improve efficiency.
• Participate in prototype builds, production launches, and learning of new manufacturing technologies.
• Assist in cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Attend design reviews to provide manufacturability and cost input.
• Help prepare studies related to cost, quality, inventory, and process capability.
• Support process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to select tooling and equipment meeting requirements.
• Participate in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness.
• Contribute to poka-yoke system establishment and verification.
• Provide technical support for problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams.
• Support production teams to meet key performance metrics and line balancing.

Skills

2 years experience in Manufacturing

Product design understanding

PFMEA concepts familiarity

Windows & MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivatedJunior Manufacturing Engineerto support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role provides hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistin the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers
• Supportanalysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency
• Participatein prototype development, builds, and production launch activities
• Learn and applynew manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
• Attendproduct design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness
• Assistin preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability
• Supportimplementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts
• Collaboratewith senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements
• Participatein training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness
• Contributeto the establishment and verification of poka‑yoke (error‑proofing) systems
• Providetechnical support for problem‑solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assistin new program launches as part of cross‑functional teams
• Work closelywith production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing
• Maintaineffective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed
• Communicate effectivelyacross all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management
• Completeall required training as mandated by the company and customers
• Performother duties and special projects as assigned

Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Supportcompliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards
• Assistin developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets
• Collaboratewith Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design
• Adhereto all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards
• Reportoccupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
• Participatein continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreein Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 0‑2 yearsof experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co‑op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)
• Basic understandingof product design and assembly processes
• Familiaritywith PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation
• Willingness to learnand apply hands‑on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation
• Proficiencywith Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillswith the ability to effectively interact with cross‑functional teams, production personnel, and management
• Strongorganizational, analytical, and time‑management skills
• Abilityto work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams
• Eagernessto develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline
• Willingness for future relocationto other facilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co‑op experiencein automotive manufacturing
• Understanding of assembly processesincluding sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization
• Exposureto lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Basic CAD knowledge(SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Experience presentingtechnical information to diverse audiences

Work Schedule

1st shift(6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Must be ableto flex time, work overtime, and support off‑shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.