Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Provide direct input to the simultaneous development team (SDT) by doing the following:
• Develop the Process Team in their skills and knowledge of proper processing techniques, including SPC tools, team-oriented problem-solving techniques, etc.
• Provide support on new product launch tooling, providing manufacturing input for development of new processes and improvements to existing processes and tooling.
• Provide leadership within the Process Team and take a personal, active role in the efforts to meet our operational targets in scrap, RFT (Right First Time), PPM, etc.
• 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.
• Responsible for injection molding related continuous improvement (e.g. cycle times, scrap, quality, material cost reduction, regrind implementation, etc.)
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar.
• Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to encourage individuals to improve performance.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving.
• 3+ years experience with AutoCAD.
• 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.
• Must be able and willing to travel both locally & out of state to customer sites, supplier sites and manufacturing sites.
• Must be comfortable with climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Required Education Level: Bachelor's 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred).
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing).
• High communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge.
• High level of concentration skills, multitasking abilities, and quality assurance.

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 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).

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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