Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the new product assembly launch, including the development and implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes or methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role involves working as part of a launch team and following automated assembly equipment from the quoting phase to the production phase to ensure that all internal and external customer requirements are met.

Requirements

BS degree from a 4-year college or university in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc) or 2 year associates degree and 4+ years’ experience in related industry
Demonstrated knowledge of: Automated assembly experience, cell layout and operations experience, BIW product understanding & experience, sheet metal fabrication and assembly experience, AutoCad, Project Management, Robotics programming a plus (Fanuc/ABB)
Manufacturing systems and process
Material flow
Weld/joining knowledge (spot, projection, MIG, drawn arc, Laser, mechanical)
Proficient in understanding of GD&T
Able to comprehend dimensional reports and correlate data to product or tooling for dimensional improvements
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Proficient with understanding of Cad and cad viewing systems
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills to work with others
Has high standards of performance for self
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely

Nice To Haves

Robotics programming a plus (Fanuc/ABB)

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers/integrators to ensure project/s are on time and the automated equipment is manufactured per CMC’s manufacturing standards.
Design and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Maintain weekly schedules with suppliers/integrators; managing open-issue matrix and review/manage progress with project timelines.
Review and approve tooling designs, system layouts, control design, and weld documentation.
Provide project leadership and drive all aspects of project launch from quoting to sourcing to production.
Work with Program team and provide weekly progress updates.
Work with production plant/s to ensure all system processes adhere to plant requirements, open issues are closed, and system timelines are presented to plant for Plant readiness for system acceptance.