Manufacturing Engineer

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Job Description ## **Manufacturing Engineer 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. ## **Manufacturing Engineer Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. - 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred). - 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 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. **This position is 1st shift (6am-3:30pm) - Must be able to flex time, work OT, and oversee major changes to off shift.** **PRIMARY LOCATION** Bridgewater Interiors IV