Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

98d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for launching new-product assembly and developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. As part of a launch team, this role follows automated assembly equipment from the quoting phase through production to ensure internal and external customer requirements are met. The position leads project-launch activities, coordinates suppliers and integrators, and works with program teams and production plants to prepare systems for acceptance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related), or an associate degree and at least four years of experience in a related industry.
Experience with automated assembly, cell layout, and cell operations.
BIW product understanding and experience.
Sheet-metal fabrication and assembly experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes and material flow.
Knowledge of welding and joining processes, including spot, projection, MIG, drawn arc, laser, SPR, flow drill, and mechanical joining.
Proficiency in understanding GD&T.
Ability to interpret dimensional reports and correlate data to products or tooling for dimensional improvements.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Proficiency with CAD and CAD viewing systems.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills for working with others.
Ability to travel to plant locations when required.
Ability to work on the plant floor or with external suppliers and integrators, standing and walking for several hours on occasion.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Demonstrates high performance standards, accountability, thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
Ability to resolve conflict objectively and constructively, use feedback to improve, collaborate, share knowledge, and respond positively to change.
Works with urgency to meet customer needs, maintains the skills and knowledge required for the role, and uses work time responsibly.

Nice To Haves

Robotics programming experience, particularly with Fanuc or ABB.

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers and integrators to keep projects on schedule and ensure automated equipment is manufactured to CMC standards.
Design and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
Maintain weekly supplier and integrator schedules, manage open-issue matrices, and review progress against project timelines.
Review and approve tooling designs, system layouts, control designs, and weld documentation.
Lead projects and drive launch activities from quoting and sourcing through production.
Work with the Program team and provide weekly progress updates.
Coordinate with production plants to ensure processes meet plant requirements, open issues are closed, and timelines are communicated in preparation for plant readiness and system acceptance.
Travel to plant locations when required and flex between work areas to support plant flow.