Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II

Android/Avancez•Auburn Hills, MI

130d

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II develops and launches efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs. The role works hands-on with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to take equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production. It also drives continuous improvement, applies lessons learned and best practices to new processes, supports APQP activities, and ensures manufacturing processes meet applicable engineering, quality, safety, and performance standards. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing and/or assembly experience; automotive experience is preferred.
At least 2 years of APQP experience supporting program launches and process development.
Strong knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing systems.
Experience with equipment installation, certification, run-off, and production launch.
Working knowledge of PFMEA, Reverse PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, GD&T, and error-proofing.
Understanding of IATF quality requirements and safe manufacturing practices.
Experience with equipment sourcing, RFQs, and POs.
Strong problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Automotive assembly experience with automation or robotics.
AutoCAD experience.
Experience sourcing tooling and equipment from RFQ through launch.
Experience improving OEE, throughput, quality, cost, scrap/rework, or material flow.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Experience with engineering changes, operator training, or manufacturing standards.
Manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience applying lessons learned and best practices to new manufacturing processes.
Experience with error-proofing and developing robust manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and launch efficient, high-quality assembly processes for new and existing programs.
Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, PC&L, customers, and suppliers to bring equipment, tooling, automation, and processes from concept through production.
Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons learned and best practices to new processes.
Support APQP activities.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet applicable engineering, quality, safety, and performance standards.