Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all plant engineering activities ensuring alignment with production quality safety and business objectives.
Monitor and support new product introduction (NPI) activities including plant product launches and engineering readiness.
Manage and lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives coordinating plans and activities with appropriate ASG and cross-functional departments.
Plan direct and coordinate designated engineering and manufacturing projects to ensure objectives are achieved within established timelines and budget parameters.
Serve as Program Manager for product engineeringrelated activities from Phase V through Phase IX in accordance with TQC procedures.
Lead internal and external project review meetings including customer-facing discussions.
Develop maintain and manage program books project documentation open issues lists and project timing plans.
Facilitate clear and consistent customer communication including presentations related to timing product performance and engineering changes (EWO TECA PCR ER).
Provide first-level resolution for inter-project conflicts execution challenges and communication gaps affecting project success.
Monitor and ensure compliance with TQC QS9000 and customer-specific requirements throughout all project phases.
Review project proposals and plans to determine scope timelines staffing needs resource allocation and funding limitations.
Track and maintain the SDT open issues list communicating updates to appropriate stakeholders and driving closure of key program risks.
Identify track and report key program issues modifying schedules and plans as required to maintain execution targets.
Prepare and present project status reports for plant leadership corporate teams and customers.
Ensure all required production documentation is completed and maintained including PCRs ERs EWOs and adherence to TECA procedures.
Manage product engineering activities related to new programs AQD CIP QS9000 and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead engineering efforts focused on equipment uptime improvement root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D).
Provide technical guidance and problem resolution support to engineers project teams and supervisors.
Maintain strong cross-functional communication with customers equipment vendors corporate teams plant departments and hourly workforce.
Exercise the authority to stop production immediately if a quality or safety concern is identified.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager to support overall plant performance and strategic objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent required.
Experience
Automotive manufacturing experience required.
Strong background in controls systems and PLCs with Allen-Bradley experience required.
Experience with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs is a plus.
Experience in JIT manufacturing environments preferred.
Flexibility to be on call 24/7 as needed to support plant operations.
Technical & Industrial Engineering Skills
Strong industrial engineering foundation including:
AutoCAD
Line balancing
MODAPTS
PFMEA (required)
Equipment and automation knowledge including:
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Fanuc robots
Atlas Copco torque tools
Expertise in:
8D problem solving
Root cause analysis
Equipment uptime and reliability improvements
Leadership & Communication
Strong priority and project management skills.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with:
Customers
Equipment vendors
Corporate engineering teams
All plant departments
Hourly production and maintenance teams
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bridgewater Interiors IVRequired Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Go
- Management Experience
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Distributed Systems
About Company
We are Adient. A rich heritage. A passion for precision. Meet automotive seating, reimagined.
