Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies)•Auburn Hills, MI

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relative field with minimum of 5 years of experience or technical training with 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering related field.
Previous work experience or knowledge of engineering, automotive, or manufacturing strongly preferred including experience with navigating various 3D drawing formats and a working understanding of GD&T.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
Time management and organization skills.
Decision making ability and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Composites post mold processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting and developing manufacturing cost estimates for business cases
Lead DFM/DFA workshops
Ensure that customer requirements are met by planning and helping to design manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes for CSP production facilities.
Coordinate the launch of manufacturing equipment/processes for new and revised products across CSP facilities from inception to execution.
Ensure manufacturability of engineering designs and engineering changes.
Collaborate with I.E. and Product Engineering groups to determine the parts, equipment, tools, material handling, part flow and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
Maintain and ensure supplier compliance with equipment standards by creating detailed RFQ’s and efficient project management through timely design reviews, validation, and installation.
Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, company performance standards and specifications.
Effectively work and communicate with customers and/or Program Manager to interpret their needs and requirements.
Perform overall project control of the equipment launch (budget, schedule, plans, open issue tracking) and report regularly on project status to all stakeholders.
Review project deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions for all areas of the equipment/process being launched.
Identify, qualify, and develop new equipment suppliers.
Perform research, testing, measurements, data collection, and engineering analysis in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. Complete moderately complex engineering assignments independently.
Conduct time and method studies establishing time standards for manufacturing operations.
Develop standards for equipment incorporating best practices with the latest technology and safety equipment in the industry.
Conduct line balancing studies and material flow studies to achieve optimum balance between man and machine.