Sr Manufacturing Bonding Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading automotive supplier to hire a Sr Manufacturing Bonding Engineer. This role will serve as the technical authority for automotive glass bonding processes, supporting manufacturing operations, process optimization, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit bonding operations to ensure compliance, quality, and process performance.

• Lead investigations and resolution of bonding-related production and quality issues.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for urethane adhesives, primers, sealants, glass bonding, and related manufacturing processes.

• Develop and implement process improvements that increase quality, efficiency, and reliability.

• Specify, evaluate, and support upgrades to bonding equipment and manufacturing technologies.

• Establish process verification requirements and support quality planning activities.

• Direct laboratory testing and analysis related to bonding performance and failure investigations.

• Audit supplier bonding operations and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.

• Partner with Product Engineering teams to evaluate manufacturability and support new product development.

• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and advanced manufacturing process development.

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

• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and adhesive application systems.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement corrective actions and sustainable solutions.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and automotive quality standards.

Requirements

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

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

• Direct experience with automotive glass bonding and adhesive application processes.

• Strong knowledge of urethane adhesive chemistry, bonding technologies, and environmental factors affecting bond performance.

• Experience with automated adhesive metering, dispensing, transport, and deposition systems.

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, product launches, APQP, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience developing and maintaining FMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electromechanical systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and supporting production operations.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, DFA, VA/VE, and analytical problem-solving methods.

• Familiarity with industrial robotics and automated manufacturing systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation tools.

• Strong communication, project leadership, and technical reporting skills.

• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards and automotive manufacturing requirements.

• 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.