Automotive Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, TAKT & APQP

JVIS USA; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JVIS USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, material flow, and coordinating with equipment vendors.

The role reports to the Director of Quality and requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with experience in the automotive industry and AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in Secondary Tooling and GD&T.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the automotive industry with injection molded parts and assemblies.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient PC skills (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design and operate integrated systems for production of high-quality, cost-competitive products (may include networks, robotics, machine tools, materials-handling equipment).
• Communicate capabilities, schedules, and information to facilitate production; apply lean manufacturing to improve quality, reliability, or cost.
• Maintain current AutoCAD plant drawings and update accordingly.
• Design and procure material flow racks; conduct TAKT studies.
• Front-load and optimize manufacturing processes for each program; support APQP implementation.
• Support customers, manufacturing, and quality in new program launches and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Job description

JVIS USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, material flow, and coordinating with equipment vendors.

The role reports to the Director of Quality and requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with experience in the automotive industry and AutoCAD proficiency.