JOB DESCRIPTION
The AME is responsible to complete all the advance manufacturing deliverables for a program to develop and launch the manufacturing process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of:
- Design for assembly and Manufacturing (DFAM)
- Logistics and contingency planning
- Process Flow (PF)
- Process labor planning & line balance
- Material flow and line side presentation
- Plant layout
- Ergonomic analysis
- Process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMA)
- Specific support activities for other programs in the region
- Prepare and present the program revisions with the SDT
- Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase and acceptance
- Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards (OEE)
- Analysis GDT (Dimensiones y Tolereancias Geometricas)
- Ownership of APQP manufacturing deliverables
- Statistical Knowledge (SPC, MSA, Capability Study, DOE)
- Value Stream Mapping
Qualification:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
- Bi-Lingual English/Spanish
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience - automotive interiors experience preferred
- Experience with seating products (desired)
- PFMEA development
- MODAPTS or equivalent training/certification (Wish)
- Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning
- Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification
- Capital equipment budget planning and tracking
- Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications
- Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software
- Analytical problem solving
- Design for assembly and manufacturing
- Project management - plan development and execution
- Communication
- Ability to work with the customer, program, designeers and commercial team
- Leadership with supplier and internal teams.
- Leadership of ramp-up, problem solving, and stabilization
- Cross-functional manufacturability reviews with designers
- PLC knowledge and programing desire.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Lerma PlantSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience
- Automotive interiors experience
- Experience with seating products
- PFMEA development experience
- Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning experience
- Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation, and qualification experience
- Capital equipment budget planning and tracking experience
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn software and applications
- Ability to create two-dimensional layouts using CAD software
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Design for assembly and manufacturing experience
- Project management experience, including planning and execution
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with customers, program teams, designers, and commercial teams
- Leadership experience with supplier and internal teams
- Leadership of ramp-up, problem solving, and stabilization activities
- Cross-functional manufacturability review experience
- MODAPTS or equivalent training or certification
- PLC knowledge and programming
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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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.
