Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Adient US LLC

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Plymouth, MI Until 10/5/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

 

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to complete all the advance manufacturing deliverable for a program to develop and launch the manufacturing process.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of

  • Design for assembly

  • Logistics and contingency planning

  • Process flow

  • Process labor planning & line balance

  • Material flow and lineside presentation

  • Plant layout

  • Ergonomic analysis

  • Visual management

  • Process failure mode and effect analysis

  • Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase, and acceptance

  • Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards

 

Technical Skills:

  • PFMEA development

  • MODAPTS or equivalent training/certification

  • Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning

  • Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation, and qualification

  • Capital equipment budget planning and tracking

  • Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications

  • Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software (Autocad)

  • Analytical problem solving

  • Design for assembly and manufacturing

  • Project management - plan development and execution

 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred

  • Experience with seating products desired

    PRIMARY LOCATION

    Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
    About this role

    Summary

    Develops manufacturing processes, manages equipment, and ensures quality in automotive interiors.

    Job title

    Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

    Experience level

    5+ years

    Minimum experience

    5+ years exp

    Industry

    manufacturing

    Location requirements

    Plymouth, MI; on-site preferred

    Salary

    Not specified

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    PFMEAMODAPTSlabor analysisCADproblem solvingproject management

    Preferred skills

    automotive interiorsseating products

    Specializations

    manufacturing processesdesign for assemblyCADprocess analysisproject management
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

    On-site City