Jr Mfg Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Requisition

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated  Junior Manufacturing Engineer  to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist  in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls under the guidance of senior engineers

- Support  analysis and planning of labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, and manufacturing layouts to improve efficiency

- Participate  in prototype development, builds, and production launch activities

- Learn and apply  new manufacturing technologies that contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency

- Attend  product design reviews to provide input on manufacturability and cost effectiveness

- Assist  in preparing manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, and process capability

- Support  implementation of process improvements involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and layouts

- Collaborate  with senior engineers in selecting and developing tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements

- Participate  in training coordination for new processes to ensure production readiness

- Contribute  to the establishment and verification of poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems

- Provide  technical support for problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives

- Assist  in new program launches as part of cross-functional teams

- Work closely  with production teams to support key performance measures and line balancing

- Maintain  effective communication with stakeholders and provide status updates as needed

- Communicate effectively  across all levels of the organization, including production operators, supervisors, engineering teams, and management

- Complete  all required training as mandated by the company and customers

- Perform  other duties and special projects as assigned

Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

- Support  compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards

- Assist  in developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets

- Collaborate  with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe workstation and line design

- Adhere  to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards

- Report  occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly

- Participate  in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree  in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

- 0-2 years  of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (internship or co-op experience acceptable; automotive experience preferred)

- Basic understanding  of product design and assembly processes

- Familiarity  with PFMEA principles, Control Plans, Process Flows, and manufacturing documentation

- Willingness to learn  and apply hands-on manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment implementation

- Proficiency  with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills  with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, production personnel, and management

- Strong  organizational, analytical, and time-management skills

- Ability  to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

- Eagerness  to develop technical skills and grow within the manufacturing engineering discipline

- W illing ness   for   future   relocat ion  to other facilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

- Internship or co-op experience  in automotive manufacturing

- Understanding of assembly processes  including sequencing, line balancing, and production flow optimization

- Exposure  to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

- Basic CAD knowledge  (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)

- Experience presenting  technical information to diverse audiences

Work Schedule

- 1st shift  (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

- Must be able  to flex time, work overtime, and support off-shift activities as needed for major process changes or launches

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors IV