Manufacturing Planning Engineer

US Farathane; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to join our team. The role blends hands-on engineering, project management, and strategic planning to support our plastics manufacturing network and capital projects across facilities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and operations to drive equipment standardization, implement new processes, and train staff on equipment operation and maintenance. Travel to multiple facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to support multiple facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to USF facilities on project-related issues and equipment problems.
• Assist with facility development engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage projects, schedules, and resources to support capital initiatives.
• Assist with training USF staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Support equipment standardization efforts across the manufacturing network.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Project management

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

US Farathane is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for an engineering professional to expand their expertise and serve as a key contributor in supporting manufacturing facilities across the organization. This position supports facility development, manufacturing infrastructure, equipment implementation, and capital projects across our manufacturing network. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering, project management, and strategic planning, providing broad exposure to the systems that drive a world-class manufacturing organization.

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.
• Assist with facility development engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to support multiple manufacturing facilities as needed.
• Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment and knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment, preferred.
• Experience with CAD, AutoCAD, or similar drafting software, preferred.
• Project management experience in a manufacturing setting, preferred.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

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.