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Venteon

Plant Vehicle Engineer

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$120K/yr

The ideal candidates should have a strong background quality and manufacturing in an automotive ... Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver detailed, optimized solutions * Hands-on assembly ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI new facility launch! This facility will support General Motors. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI new facility launch! This facility will support General Motors. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent ...

Piston Automotive

Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Piston Automotive is seeking a Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI new facility launch! This facility will support General Motors. The Plant Manager is a critical thinker (independent thinking ...

Venteon

Quality Manager

Lorain, OH · On-site

Previous Quality Management Experience in a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Plant is Required. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential ...

Piston Automotive

IT Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI facility. This role is crucial in managing all IT-related activities at the local plant, with key responsibilities ...

Piston Automotive

IT Plant Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Overview Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Plant Manager for our Auburn Hills, MI facility. This role is crucial in managing all IT-related activities at the local plant, with key responsibilities ...

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How much do manager automotive plant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager automotive plant in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Automotive Plant vs Production Supervisor?

AspectManager Automotive PlantProduction Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire plant operations, strategic planning, and management of departmentsSupervises daily production activities, manages line workers, ensures safety and quality
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field; often requires management experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in manufacturing or production roles
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with plant floor oversight, strategic meetingsPrimarily on the production floor, direct supervision of staff
Industry UsageCommonly used in automotive manufacturing plants for leadership rolesUsed across manufacturing facilities, often as a frontline supervisory role

The Manager Automotive Plant focuses on strategic, high-level management of the entire plant, including planning and coordination. In contrast, the Production Supervisor handles day-to-day production activities and staff supervision. Both roles require manufacturing knowledge, but the manager's role is broader and more strategic.

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Infographic showing various Manager Automotive Plant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,420 per year, or $56 per hour.
Plant Vehicle Engineer

Plant Vehicle Engineer

Venteon

Warsaw, IN • On-site

$120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description


Plant Vehicle Engineer
Minimum 5 Years experience as a Plant Vehicle Engineer
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Warsaw, Indiana. The ideal candidates should have a strong background quality and manufacturing in an automotive plant / body shop.
Requirements of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
  • Additional technical training (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, SPC, Green Belt, etc.) preferred
  • 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor s degree, 6 years with a Master s, or 3 years with a PhD (or equivalent), preferably in Automotive Body, Process, or Industrial Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in vehicle development and launch, with understanding of the full product lifecycle
  • Strong knowledge of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, process design/validation, assembly methods, and cost reduction
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents
  • Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or similar tools
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver detailed, optimized solutions
  • Hands-on assembly line experience with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methods (Six Sigma, DFSS, etc.)
  • DFM and DFA experience

Benefits of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
  • Competitive salary
  • Advancement potential
  • Full time
  • Paid time off
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401k

Responsibilities of the Plant Vehicle Engineer
  • Support resolution of Body Department issues from plant, field, and suppliers
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering to launch products with minimal impact to plant metrics
  • Drive optimization of parts, assemblies, and systems
  • Conduct process simulations, risk assessments, and data analysis to improve performance
  • Support plant layout, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction improvements
  • Participate in launch activities including design reviews, builds, and validations
  • Support prototype builds, process development, and equipment improvements
  • Assist with launch and model year change activities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new parts and processes
  • Work with Manufacturing to improve assembly processes aligned with design intent
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
  • Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to prevent defects
  • Partner with internal and external teams to implement best practices in inspection and process control

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to bray@venteon.us.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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