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$105K - $130K/yr

Five (5) years of experience in automotive manufacturing or equivalent. * Minimum three (3) years proven experience managing / leading both Engineering and Maintenance Personnel.

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$70K - $85K/yr

Minimum of 2-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. * Experience supporting plastic injection molding operations. * Experience working for a Tier ...

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Manufacturing Engineer

Pulaski, TN · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

The ideal candidate has experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment and enjoys working directly on the plant floor with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering ...

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Manufacturing Engineer

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$65K - $85K/yr

The ideal candidate has experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment and enjoys working directly on the plant floor with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering ...

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How much do automotive manufacturing engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive manufacturing engineering in the United States is $86,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is automotive manufacturing engineering?

Automotive manufacturing engineering is a specialized field of engineering focused on designing, developing, and optimizing the processes and machinery used to produce vehicles and their components. Professionals in this area work to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing costs and environmental impact. They collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure that vehicles are manufactured according to industry standards and customer expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive manufacturing engineer?

To thrive as an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or industrial engineering, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of manufacturing processes, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and industry certifications like EIT or PE are commonly required. Strong teamwork, communication, and project management skills help professionals excel in cross-functional environments and drive continuous improvement. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient production, maintaining quality standards, and implementing innovative solutions in a highly competitive industry.

What are some typical challenges faced by automotive manufacturing engineers during production ramp-up phases?

Automotive Manufacturing Engineers often encounter challenges during production ramp-up, such as ensuring new equipment operates reliably, minimizing process bottlenecks, and troubleshooting unexpected quality issues. Coordinating with cross-functional teams—like design, quality assurance, and supply chain—is essential to address these challenges efficiently. Engineers must also balance maintaining production timelines with implementing process improvements, all while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Successfully navigating these challenges helps ensure a smooth transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.

What is the difference between Automotive Manufacturing Engineering vs Automotive Design Engineering?

AspectAutomotive Manufacturing EngineeringAutomotive Design Engineering
Primary FocusDeveloping and improving manufacturing processes, assembly lines, and production efficiencyCreating vehicle concepts, designing parts, and developing new vehicle models
Required SkillsProcess optimization, manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM, quality controlCAD software, creative design, vehicle dynamics, prototyping
Work EnvironmentFactories, production plants, engineering labsDesign studios, R&D departments, CAD workstations
Common CertificationsSix Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering degreesMechanical Engineering, Automotive Design certifications

Automotive Manufacturing Engineering focuses on streamlining production processes and ensuring efficient vehicle assembly, while Automotive Design Engineering emphasizes creating innovative vehicle designs and concepts. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in their daily tasks and work environments.

What can I do with an automotive manufacturing engineering degree?

An automotive manufacturing engineering degree prepares individuals for roles such as manufacturing engineer, process engineer, quality engineer, or production manager in the automotive industry. These positions involve designing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes, often requiring knowledge of CAD software, lean manufacturing, and quality standards like ISO/TS. Graduates can work in automotive plants, suppliers, or related sectors focusing on efficiency, safety, and innovation.

What do automotive manufacturing engineers do?

Automotive manufacturing engineers design, develop, and improve production processes for vehicle assembly, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. They work with manufacturing equipment, analyze workflow, and implement automation and quality control measures, often using tools like CAD software and lean manufacturing principles.

What type of automotive manufacturing engineers make the most money?

Senior automotive manufacturing engineers with specialized skills in automation, robotics, or process optimization tend to earn the highest salaries. Engineers with advanced certifications, extensive experience, or leadership roles in high-volume production environments typically have higher compensation. Expertise in CAD, lean manufacturing, and quality control also contribute to increased earning potential.
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Infographic showing various Automotive Manufacturing Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,041 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Information Technology Senior Management Forum
11 - 50 employees

$105K - $131K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.

THE PRACTICE:

This role will align to Industry X’s Manufacturing & Operations practice.

Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness.

Manufacturing Consultants define and design the future state of Manufacturing companies (within the 4 walls optimization). This includes organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core operations across the breadth and depth of EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Operational/ Manufacturing Excellence functions.

Professionals digitize plants, sites and centers by bringing cross-facility operations at scale. Our next generation production and manufacturing methods leverage AI, IoT, automation, wearables, and predictive analytics to enable multi-site plant optimization; to increase production reliability, product quality, worker safety and sustainable operations with a more productive digital workforce.

THE WORK:
  • Support delivery ofIndustrial and Automotive reinvention, with a focus on realizing complex large scale manufacturing engineering initiatives. This includes transformation of large brownfield plants, design of greenfield plants and preparing for new product launches.

  • Apply a strong understanding ofmanufacturing and supply chain value leversspecific to the industrial and automotive environments. This includes the implementation of new digital, AI and physical automation technologies.

  • The automation and transformation of material flow inside industrial and automotive plants is of specific importance for this role.

  • Manage projects or workstreams endtoend, including scope, planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes, while adapting to evolving client priorities.

  • Build and applyindustry, functional, and technical knowledgeto support client conversations, solution development, and delivery of innovative manufacturingled ways of working.

  • Lead and coordinatediverse, global Accenture teams, providing daytoday direction, coaching, and quality oversight, while leveraging AI and digital tools to improve delivery effectiveness.

  • Establish and maintainstrong client relationshipsat the manager, director, and senior director levels through clear communication, structured problem solving, and delivery credibility.

  • Collaborate across Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering team to deliverintegrated, endtoend solutionsspanning manufacturing operations, platforms, and supply chain.

  • Contribute tomanufacturingfocused thought leadership, including clientready materials, points of view, and case examples related to manufacturing transformation, lifecycle integration, and product launch readiness.

  • Develop and maintain awareness of theIndustrial and Automotive ecosystem, including key platforms, vendors, and emerging capabilities relevant to operations and execution.

  • Support the evolution of Accenture’sManufacturing reinventionofferings, with opportunities to grow into broader capability, account, or portfolio leadership roles over time.

  • The work could include any of the following processes:

  • Accenture’s point of view amongst clients and other key stakeholders

  • Business process reengineering

  • Lean six sigma transformation

  • Manufacturing & Ops Excellence

  • Asset reliability & performance management

  • Process reliability

  • TPM & TQM

  • Production planning and scheduling

  • Quality management

  • Production operations

  • Inventory & Material handling

  • Workflow automation

  • Reporting & Dashboarding

  • Advance Automation

  • Process Design & Simulation

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience as part of a team focused on manufacturing engineering and material flow in automotive and industrial manufacturing

  • Demonstrated experience with leading the large scale design and implementation of material delivery routes, simulations, ergonomic considerations, IT/OT integration considerations, PFEP, business case considerations when deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs). Expertise with vendors, risk considerations, technologies in this space is of critical importance.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
  • Experience with shop floor change management, performance improvement, business case and value management

  • Understanding of related ERP modules

  • Understanding of Plant Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.)

  • Experience with simulation in factory environments

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 8 years' work experience). Industrial or engineering degree is preferred

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/27/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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