Manufacturing Planning Engineer

USF; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to support our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role emphasizes project-based work, facility development, and engineering training to build expertise and drive standardization.

The candidate should have an industrial/ manufacturing engineering background, with experience in plastics manufacturing and familiarity with plant systems, power distribution, cooling, and material handling.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiar with plant equipment and facility systems.
• Project management and engineering development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to USF facilities for project issues and troubleshooting.
• Assist with training staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Support equipment standardization initiatives with the Corporate Manufacturing Planning Manager.
• Contribute to facility development engineering and project management activities.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Chillers & cooling systems

Compressed air systems

Material handling systems

Education

Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

CAD software

Architectural design

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position:Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills - Technology Center, MI

Job Id:2032

# of Openings:1

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.

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

• 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.