Adient Us LLC
Jr Mfg Engineer
Lansing, MI · Junior · Internship
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About the role
- Junior Manufacturing Engineer - Job Requisition
- This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency
- Attend product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness
- Support implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts
- Collaborate with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements
- Provide technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed
- Support compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation
- Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Internship or co-op experience in automotive manufacturing
- Understanding of assembly processes including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences
- 1st shift (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
- Must be able to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches
- Bridgewater Interiors IV
Skills
- Learn and apply new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
Benefits
- Collaborate with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design
Company info
- We are seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.
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