Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng•Novi, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) develops and implements manufacturing strategies by leveraging knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. They create plans to optimize workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow. The AME uses product requirements to create specifications for tooling and equipment and then collaborates with vendors for procurement, installation, and implementation into the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's Level Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar). Equivalent work experience may also be considered.
3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking).

Nice To Haves

Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred).
Solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.
Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving.
Knowledge of work flow, line balance and takt time.
Experience with AutoCAD.
DOE and data driven studies experience.
Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience.
Technical and project management skills.
Familiar with the entire product life including development, launch and production.
Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing strategies.
Optimize work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
Create specifications for tooling and equipment based on product requirements.
Procure, install, and implement tooling and equipment with vendors.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
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).