Sr Manufacturing Bonding Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Client Overview

Our client is a global automotive supplier and industry leader in advanced roof system technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative engineering team focused on a critical manufacturing process that directly impacts product quality, production efficiency, and long-term business performance.

Overview

The Sr Manufacturing Bonding Engineer serves as the technical authority for automotive glass bonding processes, supporting manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment optimization, and product development initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence across multiple production facilities.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced engineering professional with expertise in automotive glass bonding, adhesive systems, and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with hands-on troubleshooting skills to support production plants, develop innovative bonding solutions, improve equipment and process performance, and influence future product and manufacturing designs.

Responsibilities

Monitor and audit bonding operations across manufacturing facilities to ensure process compliance and performance.

Lead investigations and drive resolution of bonding-related production issues.

Serve as the subject matter expert for bonding chemistry, including urethane adhesives, primers, sealants, glass, ceramics, and environmental factors affecting bond performance.

Develop and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Specify and execute equipment and technology upgrades related to bonding operations.

Establish process verification requirements and support quality control planning activities.

Direct laboratory testing and analysis related to bonding performance and process concerns.

Audit supplier bonding operations and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with Product Engineering teams to evaluate design feasibility and optimize manufacturability.

Support new product launches and advanced manufacturing process development initiatives.

Develop and maintain control plans, work instructions, FMEAs, and engineering documentation.

Support engineering change activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts involving automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and adhesive application systems.

Work closely with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement effective solutions.

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards and engineering quality requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an automotive or similar production environment.

Direct experience with automotive glass bonding and adhesive application processes.

Strong understanding of urethane-based adhesive chemistry and bonding technologies.

Experience with automated metering, transport, and deposition systems for adhesives and sealants.

Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, product launches, process design, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience developing and maintaining control plans, work instructions, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documentation.

Strong troubleshooting skills involving electromechanical equipment and automated manufacturing systems.

Familiarity with Design for Assembly (DFA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), process validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and supporting skilled trades in troubleshooting and equipment repair activities.

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), analytical problem solving, and environmental management systems.

Experience with industrial robotics and automated material handling systems preferred.

Familiarity with AutoCAD, ABB SoftExec, and related manufacturing software tools preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and related business applications.

Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and technical reporting skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards and automotive manufacturing requirements.

Ability to analyze complex technical problems, interpret data, and develop practical solutions.

Automotive supplier or Tier 1 manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner while connecting talented professionals with opportunities to grow their careers.