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Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377

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Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

United States - MI - Novi

Job Description 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.

Developprocess flow and plant layout requirements.

Review product gaging and packaging strategies and assess the impact of those assumptions on the overall manufacturing strategy.

Definecapital equipment and tooling required and maintain adherence to the budget of the program.

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.

Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.

Support customerpart needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.

Create andsupport continuous improvement projects.

Essential Common Requirements for allEmployees:

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meetall function-relatedIOS 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 withcustomers, 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).

Required Education Level : Bachelor's Level Degree

Areaof Study: Bachelors of 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

3-5 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred, not required)

Experience in vibration welding, lasers, vacuum forming, lamination, edge fold, automated wrapping, flame treatment, glue spray, robotics, automation, punching, trimming preferred

Candidates must demonstratesolid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.

Candidate must have experience communicating at multiple levels internallyand externally

Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving

Workflow, linebalance and takt time

Experience with AutoCAD, PLC Programming, and Automation

5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar

Leadership of 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 the ability to work with andimprove documented manufacturing standards.

Physical Ability Requirements Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently

Movement (Walking): Frequently

Carry Weight(Lifting up to XX lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly

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

Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

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 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten 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.

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