Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Before you apply
LocationLoznica
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentManufacturing Engineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 20, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live9h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jul 20, 202645% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Good English language skill
Experience with automation, digitalization and manufacturing innovation initiatives is considered an advantage
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
What 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?
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Lead the Engineering, Maintenance, AME, Automation and Continuous Improvement functions at plant level
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Develop and implement short- and long-term engineering strategies aligned with business and plant objectives
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Drive innovation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and operational performance
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Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies support production requirements and customer expectations
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Lead engineering activities related to new product launches, APQP and process validation
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Manage departmental resources, including CAPEX and OPEX budgets
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Promote Lean Manufacturing, TPM and structured problem-solving methodologies
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Support production capacity planning and manufacturing capability development
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Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Central Engineering teams to achieve business objectives
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Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company standards and safety regulations
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Lead, develop and engage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
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Support talent development and succession planning within the department
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, including leadership experience
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Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
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Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies
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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
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Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Good English language skill
Legal
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.
Hiring process
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.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Loznica