Yanfeng Automotive
Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specificationsand quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods andcontrols; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Responsibilities 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. Prepareand present plans for above and coordinate deployment. Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment. Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised productsincluding established goals and evaluating results. Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement. Maintain plant documentation fordesignated product lines to include 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 andlaunch 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 air, power and floor space requirements. Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department. Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve layout. Keep equipment operational by stablishing and coordinating preventative maintenance and repair services. Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to identify and stock critical equipment spares. Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and ProcessEngineering to identify detractors and improve OEE. Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment. Participate in designand 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. All other duties assigned by manager. Qualifications Bachelors level degree. Area of study; science engineering, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing or similar. 2-5 minimum years ofexperience working in the field. 3 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. Extensive experience with time studies. Demonstrated experience with improving processes, workflow and labor. AutoCAD. Working knowledge of MODAPTS.