Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Yanfeng is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Chattanooga, TN to lead process improvements, coordinate deployments, and mentor engineering staff. The role focuses on improving cost, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing operations across the plant.

The engineer will design and refine production processes, analyze designs for efficiency gains, and collaborate with maintenance, operations, and program teams to ensure successful launches and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Science Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or similar).
• 2–5 years of experience in the field.
• 3+ years in automotive industry preferred; travel to customer sites required.

Mansioni

• Carry out process improvements and problem resolution.
• Coordinate deployment of improvements and provide training support.
• Develop manufacturing processes for cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects and layout plans.
• Maintain plant documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, ODS).
• Analyze designs for potential improvements and evaluate results.

Conoscenze

Process improvement

Project management

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Science Engineering

Strumenti

PFMEA

OEE

Process Flow Diagrams

Descrizione del lavoro

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Manufacturing Engineer

United States - TN - Chattanooga

Job Description

• Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help withemployee training.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
• Maintain plant documentation for designated product linesto include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
• Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within thefacility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
• Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, andequipment to improve productivity.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE;partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
• Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
• Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times.
• Any and all other duties assigned by manager.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related IOSrequirements.
• 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 additionalhours 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).

Required Education Level

Bachelor's LevelDegree
Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial,or Manufacturing or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

2-5 Minimum Years ofExperience working in the field.
3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, includingindustrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

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