Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate the implementation of manufacturing processes at an industrial plant. You will leverage design, materials, tooling and equipment knowledge to optimize workflow and space usage while coordinating with vendors for installation.

You will provide feasibility assessments, manage tooling procurement, and lead training for new production equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a mechanical/manufacturing field as listed.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and tooling for automotive/industry.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and plants as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate implementation of manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for design changes and quality concerns.
• Project manage procurement, acceptance and installation of equipment and tooling.
• Facilitate the deployment of production equipment and provide technical training.
• Complete Process FMEA and manage risks (RPN).
• Support ergonomic assessments, pilot/testing, and sign-offs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Main Responsibilities, Requirements, and Competencies

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Tooling Engineer is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate the implementation of manufacturing process into an industrial plant. The Senior AME works to develops, implements, and improves manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. The Senior AME uses product requirements to create specifications and options for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility.

Essential Functions of Job:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.

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).

Specific Requirements

• Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree
• Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering
• Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 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.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
• Work flow, line balance and takt time
• Experience with AutoCAD
• 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 ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day one
• Competitive 401k Match
• Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discount Program