JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Advanced Industrial Engineer provides technical support to plant Industrial Engineers on standards related to material flow, the evaluation and implementation of strike zone workstation layouts, and maintenance of key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals. This position supports new model launch and there is 50% travel to support JIT plants.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mentor plant and COE Industrial Engineers.
- Provide technical support in development, evaluation, implementation and improvement of best business practices as it relates to material flow.
- Development and analysis of future program material flow from dock to point of use.
- Provide technical support for the evaluation and implementation of best business practices as it relates to material flow.
- Provide technical support, assistance, training, and leadership to plant teams in the implementation of material flow standards.
- Support evaluation and updates to current materials standards.
- Provide training and technical assistance in the role out of changes to the material flow best business practices.
- Provide Technical support and leadership with indirect labor motion-based time standards.
- Maintenance of a central database for plant layouts, kitting process books, material handling labor tool, and other lean manufacturing documentation.
- Provide technical support and assist with labor roadmaps to decrease gap to labor goal
- Provide technical support and leadership in the establishment of future manufacturing footprint and core assembly processes.
- Provide technical support and data to the Design for Assembly team
- Support key initiatives and core projects as required.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Industrial preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience desired
- Working experience in a manufacturing assembly facility – JIT manufacturing experience desired
- MODapts certification or other time studies certification required – ability to train others is desired
- Strong computer skills required (MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required
- Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork (verbal and documentation) skills – ability to write clear and concise technical documentation is required
- Flexible work & Extensive travel and plant visits is required
Education and Experience Required:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Industrial preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MISkills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial)
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience
- Experience in a manufacturing assembly facility
- Automotive interiors experience
- MODapts certification or other time studies certification
- Ability to train others on time study methods
- Strong computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD)
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to lead in a matrix organization
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills
- Flexible work schedule and extensive travel (plant visits, ~50%)
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
