Senior Advanced Manufacturing (Maintenance) Engineer

Yanfeng; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng seeks a Senior Advanced Manufacturing (Maintenance) Engineer to own maintenance and Hexagon EAM for North America. You will audit NA plant maintenance, lead EAM software management, provide training, and drive continuous improvement across sites.

The role requires 3–5 years using EAM and with automotive equipment maintenance, plus strong MS Office skills and travel to customer sites and plants in NA. Office environment with potential site visits across NA.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience using EAM.
• 3–5 years of experience with automotive equipment & facilities maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and plants.

Responsibilities

• Owns maintenance and Hexagon EAM for North America; performs plant maintenance audits.
• Leads Hexagon EAM maintenance management software, training, and troubleshooting.
• Supports NA plants with projects and continuous improvement for software and reports.
• Performs daily technical support related to EAM software and monitors KPIs.
• Transfers and scraps equipment in software and supports inventory systems.

Skills

EAM software

Automotive equipment maintenance

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Mechanical and/or Electrical

Tools

Hexagon EAM 12.0

Job description

Senior Advanced Manufacturing (Maintenance) Engineer

Job Description

Owns maintenance and Hexagon EAM software systems for North America. Performs plant maintenance audits to ensure that all YF plant maintenance departments are operating as efficiently as possible, staffing is adequate, and maintenance is being performed correctly on the YF equipment by the plant maintenance teams. Leads Hexagon EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) maintenance management software for the North America. Including all day-to-day support, software training, continuous improvement, and trouble shooting. Supports North American plant operations with various projects as assigned by manager.

Essential Functions of Job:

Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities

• Performs Audits of North American Plants maintenance departments for PM accuracy, PM Content, spare parts, manpower, etc. defined by the North America Maintenance audit standard.
• Aids AME team & plant teams in creation of new PM tasks and PM schedules for new and existing equipment inside of YF plants
• Performs day to day plant technical support related to EAM software
• Optimizes EAM PMs to improve labor hours in maintenance department
• Monitors weekly maintenance KPIs for all plants in NA
• Performs continuous improvement changes to software and reports to meet operational needs
• Troubles shoots software problems and works with IT to obtain resolution
• Transfers and scraps equipment in the software as needed for plants
• Is cross trained to support equipment & spare parts crib inventory software and related projects as needed.
• Performs tasks and projects as assigned by manager

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports NA operations as tasks and projects are assigned by manager to lead or aid in the install and launch of new programs equipment in plants in NA and NA operations plant recovery support.
• Supports NA plant operations during critical equipment downtime events if needed.

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 High School Graduate or Equivalent

Area of Study: Mechanical and or Electrical

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience using EAM
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Automotive Equipment & Facilities Maintenance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams
• 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)

• Understanding of procedures needed to maintain automotive production and facilities equipment used in the successful operation of an automotive plant
• Understanding of Injection Moulding Machines and auxiliary equipment
• Understanding of Assembly Equipment used to assemble our products
• Hands on maintenance experience with automotive equipment
• Equipment project management cradle to grave
• Thorough understanding of Hexagon EAM 12.0 Software

**Preference for someone that lives in US within a 2-hour drive of any YF interiors plant.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly

Movement (Walking): Constantly

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly

Language Required and PreferredRequired

English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Preferred: Spanish Level 3

Work Environment Office Environment

Exposure to hot or cold temperatures

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

EHS and Quality Requirements

People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS)

EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor

Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others)

Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc)

Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements

Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements

People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg. AME, ME, PE etc.).

All Internal Auditors* (Including Quality System Auditor*, Process Auditor* and Product Auditors*)

All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.)

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

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!