JOB DESCRIPTION
Manufacturing Engineering ManagerWhat can you expect?
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal 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 millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Lead the Engineering, Maintenance, AME, Automation and Continuous Improvement functions at plant level
- Develop and implement short- and long-term engineering strategies aligned with business and plant objectives
- Drive innovation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and operational performance
- Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies support production requirements and customer expectations
- Lead engineering activities related to new product launches, APQP and process validation
- Manage departmental resources, including CAPEX and OPEX budgets
- Promote Lean Manufacturing, TPM and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Support production capacity planning and manufacturing capability development
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Central Engineering teams to achieve business objectives
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company standards and safety regulations
- Lead, develop and engage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Support talent development and succession planning within the department
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, including leadership experience
- Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing engineering projects, manufacturing processes and new product launches
- Proven experience leading Engineering, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Operations teams
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive strategic initiatives with minimal supervision
- Experience with automation, digitalization and manufacturing innovation initiatives is considered an advantage
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good English language skill
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michaela Cochard on +421 2 5727 1993.
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LoznicaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, including leadership experience
- Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing engineering projects, manufacturing processes and new product launches
- Proven experience leading Engineering, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Operations teams
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive strategic initiatives with minimal supervision
- Experience with automation, digitalization and manufacturing innovation initiatives
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good English language skill
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.
