Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng, a leading automotive interiors supplier, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to provide input to SDT and drive feasibility assessments for product design, changes and quality concerns. You will develop process flows, plant layouts, and capital equipment plans while managing tooling budgets and supplier coordination.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field and at least 5 years in manufacturing engineering, with experience in AutoCAD, PLC programming, and automation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in the relevant engineering field or Eng Tech with related coursework.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar.
• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing; Tier One interiors experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate others to improve performance.
• Experience communicating across multiple internal and external levels; strong technical & project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns.
• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.
• Review gaging and packaging strategies; assess impact on manufacturing strategy.
• Define capital equipment and tooling within budget; manage procurement & acceptance.
• Lead implementation of production equipment/tooling and provide training.
• Complete Process FMEA and manage risk (RPN).
• Evaluate product/process/equipment strategies for ergonomic concerns; resolve actions.
• Support customer parts via pilot, run-at-rate, and internal sign-offs.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

DOE & data analysis

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Eng, Plastics or Eng Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC Programming

Automation

RJG & Master Molder

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide direct input to the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) by doing the following:

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns.
• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.
• Review product gaging and packaging strategies and assess the impact of those assumptions on the overall manufacturing strategy.
• Define capital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the budget of the program.
• Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling.
• Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.
• Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.
• Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.
• Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.

Main Responsibilities

Provide direct input to the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) by doing the following:

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns.
• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.
• Review product gaging and packaging strategies and assess the impact of those assumptions on the overall manufacturing strategy.
• Define capital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the budget of the program.
• Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling.
• Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.
• Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.
• Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.
• Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.

Requirement

Education/Major Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
• 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.
• Candidate must have experience communicating at multiple levels internally and externally
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
• Work flow, line balance and takt time
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLC Programming, and Automation
• Leadership of 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 the ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.

Language Skills Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Essential Common Requirements For All Employees

• Injection Molding:
• Tool feasibility
• Plastic part feasibility
• Plastic Materials
• Tool design & build
• RJG & Master Molder
• Robot & Process Equipment.
• Plastics Processing
• Standard Molding, 2K, IMD, IML,& Insert
• Others: Successful candidates must have the ability to travel within North America and abroad to meet launch requirements.
• Work Environment Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions. Personal protective equipment is required.
• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS 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).

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About The Team

ABOUT THE TEAM