Job Description

Join to apply for the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Footprint and Capacity role at Adient.

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 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 you will be responsible for

Analysis and decision preparation regarding optimal production sites for new programs

• Conduct detailed analyses to identify optimal production sites for new projects.
• Prepare evidenced information to support site selection.

Strategic Projects

• Participate in strategic projects to optimize the current and future European manufacturing landscape.
• Support development and implementation of strategies to improve production processes and structures.

Space Requirement Planning

• Prepare and plan space requirements for the European production plants.
• Ensure efficient use of available production space.

Capacity Planning

• Central planning and coordination of production capacities.
• Optimize capacity utilization to increase efficiency and productivity.

Key Performance Indicators Reporting

• Evaluate, report and analyse operational key figures (OEE and capacity) for the European plants.
• Identify improvement potentials based on the analysed data.

Evaluation of Reuse Potentials

• Evaluate the reuse potentials of existing equipment for new customer projects.
• Create recommendations on how to best use existing resources.
• Optimise production assets and efficiency.
• Improve processes and structures.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production: several years in capacity management or space management roles.
• Project management experience in strategic projects.
• Background in evaluating and analysing financial or non‑financial data.
• Proficiency in analytical tools/software such as Excel, Power BI, MES.
• English B2 proficiency.
• Familiarity with capacity planning, production processes, parts and equipment, and general financial aspects.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to conduct detailed analyses to identify optimal production sites and present evidence in a clear way.
• Capacity evaluation and optimisation to create recommendations on how to best use existing resources/future needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and align closely across multiple teams, including plants, central functions and leadership.
• Strategic thinking and long‑term planning ability.

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 Michal Majzlan at michal.majzlan@adient.com.

Primary Location

Mor Hungary

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing