Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC is seeking an experienced AME to develop and implement manufacturing strategies leveraging product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities. You will create specifications for tooling and work with vendors to install and integrate into the plant.

The role requires 3–5+ years in manufacturing engineering and the ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and QA standards.
• Experience with DOE and data-driven studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies using knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities.
• Create plans to optimize workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Work with vendors to procure, install and implement tooling/equipment in the facility.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

BSME or BSMET

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Main Responsibilities

The AME works to develop and implement manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. The AME uses product requirements to create specifications for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility.

Common Requirements:

• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-relatedIOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Specific Requirements

• Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree
• Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering
• Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred, not required)
• Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
• Work flow, line balance and takt time
• Experience with AutoCAD
• DOE and data driven studies experience
• Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience
• Candidates must demonstrate technical and project management skills
• Familiar with entire product life including development, launch and production.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards

Physical Ability Requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to XX lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required and PreferredRequired: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Preferred: None

Work Environment

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions. Personal protective equipment is required. May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

EHS and Quality Requirements

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements

☐ People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS)

☐ EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor

☐ Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others)

☐ Technicians/Operators of High Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc)

☐ Technicians/Operators of High Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements

Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements

☐ People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg. AME, ME, PE etc.).

☐ All Internal Auditors* (Including Quality System Auditor*, Process Auditor* and Product Auditors*)

☐ All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

☐ Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

☒ Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.)

* Detail requirements are defined in IOS-Internal Audit Process