Manufacturing Engineer

Adient US LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adient US LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for safe, efficient production. You will collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to optimize operations and drive cost and quality improvements.

The role involves developing processes, tooling, and layouts; supporting prototype builds and launches; applying new technologies; ensuring manufacturability; maintaining PFMEA, control plans, and process flows; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, electrical or related field.
• 3+ years' manufacturing engineering experience (automotive preferred).
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD modeling software for detailed drawings and assemblies.
• Experience with MODAPTS for work measurement and process improvement.
• Strong PFMEA knowledge and application.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Analyze labor utilization, equipment needs, workflow, and layout to maximize efficiency.
• Support prototype development, builds, and production launches.
• Apply new manufacturing technologies to reduce costs and improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies on cost, quality, inventory, feasibility, and process capability.
• Recommend and implement process improvements across materials, labor, tooling, and layouts.
• Coordinate new process implementations and provide training to meet timing objectives.
• Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
• Act as a technical resource for process changes and continuous improvement.
• Support new program launches and SDT/Pre-Launch activities.
• Research and adopt state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

2D/3D CAD

MODAPTS

PFMEA

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Labor analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to optimize operations and support business objectives.

Manufacturing Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.

• Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches

• Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.

• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.

• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.

• Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent.

• Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.

• Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.

• Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.

• Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

• Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.

• Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.

• Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.

• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.

• Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.

• Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.

Manufacturing Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling software, with the ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and production-ready designs.
• Experience withMODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards)for work measurement, labor analysis, and process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Pay Grade: 170

Salary Range: $94,400-138,400

Reports to:Continuous Improvement Manager

Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal