Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to support the Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role involves extensive training to become proficient in driving equipment standardization and solving complex facility issues.

You will work with industrial engineering concepts, participate in facility development, and help train staff on operating procedures within a plastics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Industrial engineering background is required.
• Proven project management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD/architectural design tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to USF manufacturing facilities on project-related issues and equipment/facility problems.
• Understand and use computer drafting software and architectural design.
• Engage in facility development engineering efforts.
• Manage projects and coordinate timelines and resources.
• Assist with training USF staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Assist Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager with driving equipment standardization.

Skills

Industrial engineering background

Project management

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Job description

US Farathane is looking to hire a Manufacturing Planning Engineer, this role will support our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Summary:

The Manufacturing Planning Engineer reports directly to the Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager. The individual would be an understudy to the Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager. Given the uniqueness of the role there would be extensive training and development specific to the company’s needs and requirements which would equip the candidate to be successful in this role going forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ideally this individual would have an industrial and or manufacturing engineering background and will have some experience in a plastics manufacturing environment with specific experience on the following:

• Industrial power distribution systems.
• Tower and Chiller water cooling systems.
• Compressed air systems.
• Material handling systems – storage, drying, vacuum transport.
• Injection molding equipment.

Key Functions:

• Providing support to all USF manufacturing facilities with regards to project related issues as well as problem solving equipment and facility issues.
• Understanding and use of computer drafting software, Architectural design.
• Facility development engineering.
• Project management.
• Assisting with training USF staff on equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assisting Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager with driving equipment standardization.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering degree / diploma and or appropriate combination of study and practical experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.