Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer, as part of the Advanced Manufacturing team will define and implement technologies to enable effective industrialization of new battery fire protection, emission control, and sealing products supplying the automotive industry as a tier 1 supplier, and also energy storage solutions industries. The role involves working cross-functionally to understand customer product requirements, and use this to define and implement most effective and standardized manufacturing techniques. The focus will be on new product programs, which will require close cooperation with pursuit and New Product Development teams. Critical to the success of this professional will be their ability to be a proactive leader who is collaborative, drives for results, and directly contributes to actions needed to create new revenue platforms by implementing most effective manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within the automotive supply or battery industries.
- Proven track record in process optimization, efficiency improvement, and managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and industry standards, particularly in the context of battery components.
- Automation programming experience (PLC)
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing high-performance teams.
- Excellent project management skills with proficiency in software such as Microsoft Project or similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical process control and manufacturing data analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- The role is responsible for capital projects, facility set-up and implementation of automated manufacturing process while retaining a modular and adaptable approach.
- The role will lead the technology development and implementation for efficient and flexible automated processes, involving the right level of robotics, and data gathering.
- Based on a clear understanding of customer requirements. Evaluate and integrate advanced part manufacturing technologies, striving towards standardized solutions across the network.
- Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to incorporate new technologies into production processes.
- Own and systemize technology best practice knowledge.
- Support sales pursuit teams with standardized production costs, pieces per hour assumptions, overhead and capex estimates.
- Consider how to take a modular approach to allow flexibility in the process and ability to adapt to changing requirements and demand.
- Ensure that all new manufacturing processes prioritize safety and environmental sustainability.
- Ensure that all new manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations, including IATF, ISO 9001 and other automotive-specific requirements.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to develop and maintain quality metrics and address non-conformance issues.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for manufacturing improvements.
- Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely supply of quality materials and components.
- Lead technical teams and resources across the sites to ensure excellent collaboration, best practice sharing, and a focus on results.
Benefits
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
