Senior Manager Engineering
adient· 1004 Adient US LLC
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW:
Automotive seating structures senior manager:
- Automotive seating structure product technical expert.
- Supervises & leads a group of 3-5 engineers.
- Leads technical problem solving.
- Supports manufacturing production issue resolution.
- Leads product safety technical risk assessment.
- Oversees & checks technical project execution.
- Communicates technical status and resolution plans internally & externally.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the team of product & resident engineers (Plymouth, Pune, manufacturing locations):
- Represents the structures engineering team.
- Facilitates communication in internal & customer reviews.
- Guides & reviews technical issue summary documentation.
- Leads critical issue containment & problem-solving activity.
- Escalates critical issues.
- Communicates directly with manufacturing locations, Adient structural analysis engineers, Adient product safety, Adient engineering leadership, Adient business units, and OEM customer engineers.
- Supervises the team:
- Facilitates team engagement.
- Provides performance feedback.
- Flexes and leverages available resources.
- Provides mentorship & development opportunities.
- Implements company & department initiatives.
- Responsible for the team’s technical work product:
- Guides issue containment & resolution.
- Guides issue prevention and deliverable completion.
- Identifies and documents lessons learned.
- Approves drawings.
- Approves engineering deliverables.
Collaborates
- Works with manufacturing to enable efficient mass production.
- Works with business unit engineering leaders to ensure team focus & collaboration.
- Engages organizational experts for specialized expertise.
Checks
- Product engineering integrity:
- Possesses strong engineering analysis skills and ability to apply to product engineering.
- Product manufacturing feasibility based on manufacturing knowledge of:
- Component manufacturing; Stamping, tube bending, wire forming
- Assembly processes; welding (laser, GMAW, projection), bolting, rivet forming, general assembly.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BSME required
Must have 10+ years automotive seat structure development experience
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MIFrequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Senior Manager Engineering position at adient located?
This Senior Manager Engineering role at adient is based in Plymouth, MI. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manager Engineering role at adient full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Manager Engineering role in the 1004 Adient US LLC department at adient.
Which team or department does the Senior Manager Engineering at adient belong to?
This Senior Manager Engineering position is part of the 1004 Adient US LLC department at adient. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Manager Engineering job at adient posted?
This Senior Manager Engineering position at adient was posted on Sep 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Manager Engineering
adient
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