Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.

• Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches.

• Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.

• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.

• 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 manufacturing requirements and product design intent.

• Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.

• Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.

• Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.

• Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

• Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.

• Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.

• Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.

• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.

• Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.

• Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.

• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.

• Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

• Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.

• Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background required).

• Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.

• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.

• Practical knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.

• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics.

• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO/IATF 16949-certified environment.

• Experience troubleshooting using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / ControlLogix software.

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors II