2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering | Second Shift

Pay: Depending on experience

Schedule: 2nd Shift, 4:30 p.m. until completion; end time varies based on customer demand.

Role Summary

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer supports reliable, efficient plant operations by improving manufacturing equipment, developing automation and control solutions, and optimizing production methods, workflow, workforce utilization, and equipment layout. This role combines hands-on plant-floor troubleshooting, process improvement, client communication, and cross-functional teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement designs for PLC and ControlLogix programming, servos, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), hardware, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Review and maintain systems, identifying design improvements that incorporate current trends.
• Test program operation to verify continued functionality.
• Communicate with clients to address concerns, troubleshoot issues, and identify solutions.
• Design new assembly equipment.
• Help plan and coordinate plant manufacturing processes by developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and excellent communication skills.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge is required.
• Automotive seating experience is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing engineering or similar experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree for entry-level candidates; associate degree with 3+ years of experience; or 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and plant-floor work.

Preferred Experience

• PLC experience: 2 years preferred.
• Troubleshooting experience: 2 years preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Employment Information

NHK is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

NHK Seating of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.

To apply: Please submit your application and résumé through the designated job posting platform.