Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is a premier automotive supplier driving smart cabin and lightweight technology. This role in Louisville, KY, focuses on manufacturing engineering for interior/exterior systems and tooling development.

You will assess feasibility, design process flows, and lead capital equipment strategies while coordinating cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong DOE/Lean Six Sigma background, and proven project management, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree required in mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, plastics or engineering technology.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, or tooling.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and cross–level collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, changes and quality concerns.
• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements to meet program goals.
• Define capital equipment and tooling and manage budget; lead procurement and installation.
• Lead DOE and data–driven studies; manage risk via Process FMEA (RPN).
• Support production equipment/tooling deployment, pilot runs, and training.
• Travel within North America and internationally to meet launches.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

DOE studies

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Education

BSME/BSMET

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC Programming

Automation

Job description

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 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 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. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Main Responsibilities

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

Requirement

Education/MajorBachelors 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)

Job Qualifications

Assembly & CSW:

• Welding (Vibration, IR, Sonic, Hot Plate, Heatstake)
• Vision systems
• Equipment design and build
• Automated adhesive spray
• Robotic automation
• Lean manufacturing implementation
• Press lamination
• Punching
• Automated edgewrap
• Shop floor controls

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.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• 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).

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.