Night Shift Engineering Manager - Interiors

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Fountain Inn, SC, United States, seeks an experienced Night Shift Engineering Manager for Interiors to lead the Plant Technical team and manage programs across the production floor.

The role requires directing engineering staff, ensuring safe and efficient processes, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement design changes and cost improvements. Travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–9 years of automotive industry experience.
• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor technical staff across Controls, Process Techs and Engineering.
• Oversee plant projects, new programs, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure timely implementation of design changes and process improvements.
• Maintain budgets and schedules for labor, equipment, and purchases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

Night Shift Engineering Manager - Interiors

United States - SC - Fountain Inn

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Plant Technical Manager B shift is responsible for supporting theplant and customer through effective management of new programs, plant projects and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions. Develops assembly, process, fixturing and equipment toensure high quality and cost-effective production. Assure design changes are implemented in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Essential functions of the job:

• Support plantsafety programs by ensuring engineering support is involved with the implementation into the manufacturing process.
• Leadership across all departments able to pull the team together tosupport the manufacturing process.
• Assembly experience in Vac form, Lamination, and IR welding.
• Manage and mentor technical staff including Controls, Process Techs, and Engineering.
• Manages the quoting and implementation of product/process design changes.
• Support VA/VE activities by ensuring the Manufacturing Engineering is represented at all trials, approvals, and implementation dates are achieved.
• Establish and evaluate internal integration plans by completing make vs. buy plans and present proposals.
• Develops annual budgets and schedule for purchase burden, labor, and equipment.
• Supervise maintenance managers and manufacturing engineers.
• Manage all facilities activities at the site.
• Reviews the job performance of each subordinate so that employee training and development may be utilized per Company policy.
• Conformance to all IOS and TS requirements applicable to position
• Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries through the use of, but not limited to, 5S, jobrotation, and ergonomic work practices. Safety auditing, tracking or audit closure, participating inincident reviews along with writing or assisting in the 8D process and aiding in corrective actionclosure. Communication of safety information as necessary and participation in safety meetings and activities is also required.

Required Education:

Engineering Degreeor similar.

Required qualifications:

• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customersites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or workingin confined spaces.
• Must be organized and able to communicate well with others.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty, satisfactorily.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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