Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Process Innovation

Adient US LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive seating manufacturer in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a process engineer to act as a technical liaison. The ideal candidate will design and optimize manufacturing processes, conduct feasibility analyses, and champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 1 year of experience are required. If you are passionate about improving manufacturing technologies, this role offers a chance to influence product development and drive operational success.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time experience in a related role.
• Familiarity with relevant software programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical liaison between customers and engineering teams.
• Design and optimize advanced metal forming and assembly processes.
• Conduct manufacturing studies to identify cost drivers and quality risks.
• Develop training programs for new process rollouts.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives by refining KPIs.

Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Process Innovation

Lean Manufacturing

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

A leading automotive seating manufacturer in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a process engineer to act as a technical liaison. The ideal candidate will design and optimize manufacturing processes, conduct feasibility analyses, and champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 1 year of experience are required. If you are passionate about improving manufacturing technologies, this role offers a chance to influence product development and drive operational success.