Jr Mfg Engineer

Adient plc; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment, contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and up to 2 years of experience (internships/co-ops acceptable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field as listed.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience or internship/co-op acceptable.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flows.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Support labor utilization, equipment needs, workflow, and layouts to improve efficiency.
• Participate in prototype builds, production launches, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Learn and apply new manufacturing technologies for quality and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on tooling and equipment selection.

Skills

PFMEA concepts

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Time management

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

**Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Requisition****Job Summary**We are seeking a motivated **Junior Manufacturing Engineer** to 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*** **Assist** in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers* **Support** analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency* **Participate** in prototype development, builds, and production launch activities* **Learn and apply** new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency* **Attend** product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness* **Assist** in preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability* **Support** implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts* **Collaborate** with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements* **Participate** in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness* **Contribute** to the establishment and verification of poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems* **Provide** technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives* **Assist** in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams* **Work closely** with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing* **Maintain** effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed* **Communicate effectively** across all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management* **Complete** all required training as mandated by the company and customers* **Perform** other duties and special projects as assigned**Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities*** **Support** compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards* **Assist** in developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets* **Collaborate** with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design* **Adhere** to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards* **Report** occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly* **Participate** in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance**Required Qualifications*** **Bachelor’s degree** in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field* **0-2 years** of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co-op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)* **Basic understanding** of product design and assembly processes* **Familiarity** with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation* **Willingness to learn** and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation* **Proficiency** with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)* **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management* **Strong** organizational, analytical, and time-management skills* **Ability** to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams* **Eagerness** to develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline* **Willingness for future relocation** to other facilities as needed**Preferred Qualifications*** **Internship or co-op experience** in automotive manufacturing* **Understanding of assembly processes** including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization* **Exposure** to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies* **Basic CAD knowledge** (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)* **Experience presenting** technical information to diverse audiences**Work Schedule*** **1st shift** (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)* **Must be able** to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches