MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - PLANT 1

About the role

Join our Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer and help drive efficiency, innovation, and successful product launches in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting production operations, designing tooling and fixtures, and implementing solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.

We are 40,000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions. A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how. 5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and production methods
• Design tooling, fixtures, equipment layouts, and workstations to maximize efficiency
• Support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct workflow, labor utilization, and capacity planning analyses
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to optimize manufacturing performance
• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility studies, and productivity improvement plans
• Support quality initiatives including FMEA, process flow diagrams, and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Experience in metal fabrication, machining, and forming processes
• Knowledge of JIT manufacturing, cellular manufacturing, FMEA, process flow diagrams, and GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering-related software tools
• Valid driver's license required

What We're Looking For

A hands-on engineering professional who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. The ideal Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer is a highly motivated and technically minded professional who is eager to apply engineering knowledge in a manufacturing environment. This individual possesses a strong foundation in manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and continuous improvement concepts, along with the curiosity and initiative to learn new systems, technologies, and best practices.

The successful candidate is a problem solver who enjoys analyzing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve operational goals. They demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Production Support and Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance and Quality Systems
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Process Documentation and Standard Work
• Engineering Drawing and Specification Interpretation
• Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
• Time Studies and Process Mapping
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Project Coordination and Execution
• Microsoft Excel and Data Reporting
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration