Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Project Management) to lead process improvements, guide plant manufacturing engineering teams, and coordinate launches of new or revised products.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, quality improvement, OEE optimization, and hands-on project leadership across equipment installation, automation interfaces, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within automotive.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and plants.
• Proven track record of improving processes and labor productivity.

Responsibilities

• Guide plant manufacturing engineering activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing launches for new/revised products.
• Develop manufacturing processes and equipment for production.
• Maintain PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects.
• Mentor other engineers in the department.
• Analyze TAKT, OEE, and workflow to improve efficiency.

Skills

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Project Management)

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.

Works to develop and implements optimal, cost effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Functions of Job:

Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversite for plant manufacturing engineering.
• Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinates deployment.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
• Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
• Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
• Performs process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve. OEE.
• Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
• Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times.
• Any and all other duties assigned by manager.

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

5-9 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field.

5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

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.

• Demonstrated experience with improving processes, work flow, and labor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop other manufacturing engineers.