Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Footprint and Capacity

Job Description

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 70,000 employees in 30 countries, Adient operates over 200 manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs, spanning complete seating systems, foam, trim, metal components, and the entire seat‑making process. Our integrated, in‑house capabilities allow us to take products from research and design to engineering, manufacturing, and ultimately into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses to identify optimal production sites for new programs and prepare evidence‑based information to support site selection.
• Participate in strategic projects to optimize the current and future European manufacturing landscape.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to improve production processes and structures.
• Plan and prepare space requirements for European production plants, ensuring efficient use of available production space.
• Centrally plan and coordinate production capacities, optimizing capacity utilization to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Evaluate, report, and analyze operational key figures (OEE and capacity) for European plants, identifying improvement potentials based on the analyzed data.
• Assess reuse potentials of existing equipment for new customer projects and create recommendations to best use existing resources to optimize production assets, efficiency, and processes.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in manufacturing or production environments, with a focus on capacity and space management.
• Experience participating in strategic projects.
• Background in evaluating and analyzing financial or non‑financial data.
• Proficiency with analytical tools/software such as Excel, Power BI, MES.
• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Familiarity with capacity planning, production processes, parts, equipment, and general financial aspects.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to conduct detailed analyses to identify optimal production sites and present evidence clearly to support recommended site selection.
• Capacity evaluation and optimization skills to recommend how best to use existing resources and future needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, including plants, central functions, and leadership.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop long‑term plans.

Additional Information

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a global company, we celebrate a variety of cultures and believe diversity is a source of inspiration that drives us toward our goals and builds an inclusive company culture.

Please submit your application, including salary expectations and earliest availability date, at michal.majzlan@adient.com. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Michal Majzlan.

Location

Mor Hungary

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing