Manufacturing Process Engineer: Launch, Optimize & Improve

Adient; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Interiors IV in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes, tools, and controls for production of automotive components. The role supports prototype builds, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with production teams to balance lines, apply new technologies, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or related role (auto experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Proficiency with PFMEA tools and documentation, Windows OS, MS Office.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
• Analyze labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches.
• Apply manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability.
• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.
• Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet requirements and product design intent.
• Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness.
• Establish and verify poka-yoke systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for process changes and continuous improvement.
• Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
• Support new program launches as part of SDT or Pre-Launch Team.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.
• Work with production teams to balance lines and meet KPI targets.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and provide status updates.
• Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering matters.
• Complete required training and perform other duties.

Skills

PFMEA

Process design

Manufacturing engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bridgewater Interiors IV in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes, tools, and controls for production of automotive components. The role supports prototype builds, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with production teams to balance lines, apply new technologies, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.