Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Process Innovation

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to drive feasibility studies, process layout, equipment scope and tool procurement. You will lead DOE and data-driven initiatives, support ergonomics and sign-offs through pilot runs and continuous improvement projects.

Candidates should have a BS degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years in automotive manufacturing, with skills in AutoCAD, PLCs and automation.

Qualifications

• BSME/BSMET or similar required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Automotive/manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication at multiple levels and ability to inspire improvements.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving.
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLC Programming and automation.
• DOE leadership and data-driven studies experience.
• Six Sigma, Lean or CI training or experience.
• Demonstrated technical and project management skills.
• Familiar with product life cycle from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design and changes.
• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.
• Review gaging and packaging strategies and their impact on manufacturing.
• Define capital equipment and tooling within budget.
• Project manage procurement and acceptance of equipment and tooling.
• Facilitate implementation of production equipment and training.
• Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.
• Assess ergonomic concerns and resolve action items.
• Support customer part needs through pilot, testing and sign-offs.
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

DOE

Data-driven studies

Six Sigma

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Technical skills

Education

BSME/BSMET or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC Programming

Automation

Job description

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to drive feasibility studies, process layout, equipment scope and tool procurement. You will lead DOE and data-driven initiatives, support ergonomics and sign-offs through pilot runs and continuous improvement projects.

Candidates should have a BS degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years in automotive manufacturing, with skills in AutoCAD, PLCs and automation.