JOB DESCRIPTION
Locación : QUERETARO
Modo de Asistencia: PRESENCIAL
Education
- BSME, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience
- 8+ years in automotive engineering
- Strong trim engineering background
- Proven success in launching soft trim programs (JIT, Cut & Sew)
- Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams delivering measurable results
- Expertise in engineering tools (DFMEA, Root Cause/8D, DVP, GD&T, etc.)
Position Summary
Provides front-line technical leadership and customer interface for assigned program(s), ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable trim products. Leads engineering teams to achieve on-time program milestones, first-time quality targets, and budget adherence, while strengthening team capability and customer satisfaction.
Core member of the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) with full accountability for engineering execution, technical decisions, and program performance outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
- Leads engineering team to achieve:
- ≥95% on-time engineering releases
- First-time DV/PV pass rate ≥90%
- Engineering changes reduction vs. prior programs
- Acts as primary technical interface with customer, ensuring:
- Timely closure of all technical issues and escalations
- Alignment to customer specifications, performance, and cost targets
- Owns engineering budget and resources to ensure:
- Program execution within approved budget (±5%)
- Optimal utilization of engineering resources
- Drives a culture of robust design, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develops team capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans
PRIMARY LOCATION
Tech Center QueretaroSkills Required
- BSME, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in automotive engineering
- Strong trim engineering background
- Proven success in launching soft trim programs (JIT, Cut & Sew)
- Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams delivering measurable results
- Expertise in engineering tools (DFMEA, Root Cause/8D, DVP, GD&T)
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.
