Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

CompanyAdient US
LocationPlymouth, MI
CategorySoftware Engineering
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Workplace-
Posted2026-08-24
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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.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of

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Design for assembly

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Logistics and contingency planning

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Process flow

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Process labor planning & line balance

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Material flow and lineside presentation

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Plant layout

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Ergonomic analysis

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Visual management

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Process failure mode and effect analysis

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Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase, and acceptance

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

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Technical Skills

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PFMEA development

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MODAPTS or equivalent training/certification

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Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning

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

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Capital equipment budget planning and tracking

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

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

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Analytical problem solving

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Design for assembly and manufacturing

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Project management - plan development and execution

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Education and Experience

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

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Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred

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Experience with seating products desired

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI