Manufacturing Engineer — Automotive Composites & Launch Leader

CSP; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teijin Automotive Technologies is a pioneering Tier One supplier focused on lightweight technologies, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive cost estimates and equipment launches across CSP facilities. You will lead DFM/DFA workshops, ensure manufacturability of designs, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and tooling.

This role requires strong project management, time-study expertise, and experience with 3D drawings and GD&T in an automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field withminimum of 5 years of experience, or technical training with 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering related field.
• Experience in automotive/manufacturing; knowledge of 3D drawing formats and GD&T.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist and develop manufacturing cost estimates for business cases.
• Lead DFM/DFA workshops.
• Plan and design manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes for CSP production facilities.
• Coordinate the launch of manufacturing equipment/processes across CSP facilities from inception to execution.
• Ensure manufacturability of engineering designs and changes.
• Collaborate with IE and Product Engineering to determine parts, equipment, tools, and material handling needed to achieve goals.
• Maintain supplier compliance with equipment standards via RFQs and reviews.
• Monitor QA/QC policies and specifications.
• Communicate with customers/Program Manager to interpret needs.
• Conduct time and method studies and establish time standards.

Skills

Cost estimation

DFM/DFA

Project management

Supplier coordination

Time studies

Line balancing

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Teijin Automotive Technologies is a pioneering Tier One supplier focused on lightweight technologies, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive cost estimates and equipment launches across CSP facilities. You will lead DFM/DFA workshops, ensure manufacturability of designs, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and tooling.

This role requires strong project management, time-study expertise, and experience with 3D drawings and GD&T in an automotive setting.