Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Fountain Inn, United States - Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
United States - SC - Fountain Inn
Job Description

Job Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate the implementation of safe manufacturing process(es) into an industrial plant.

The AME works to develop and implement manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality control standards and product safety requirements.

They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and product traceability.

The AME uses product & customer requirements to create specifications for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities
Provide direct input to the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) by doing the following:
Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineeringchanges, scope changes and quality concerns.
Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.
Review product gaging and packaging strategies and assess the impact of those assumptions on the overall manufacturing strategy.
Define capital equipment and tooling required and manage/adhere 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 and ensurespare parts for new equipment
Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.
Assessthe product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manageaction items to resolve.
Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.
Provide input and present status of project to management at specific SDT/launch milestones. Provide action plans/solutions to any open items/issues to stay "on track".
Create and support continuous improvement projects.
Be flexiblefor any changes in business needs.
Qualifications
Education/Major
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
WorkExperience
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.
Must have experience developing time estimates for all work elements utilizing MODAPTS
Candidatemust have experience communicating at multiple levels internally and externally
Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
Workflow, line balance 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 ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.

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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