TNN2 Manufacturing Engineer

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

North American Stamping Group (NASG) is a leading Tier II automotive supplier with eight manufacturing facilities, two technical centers, and approximately 1,000 team members across North America. As a family-owned company, NASG combines nearly five decades of experience with advanced engineering, metal stamping, welding, and automated assembly capabilities to manufacture critical components for the seating, emissions, and chassis markets. NASG invests in training, development, and advancement opportunities to allow team members to build meaningful, long-term careers. The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is responsible for assisting with the implementation of new manufacturing processes and projects at the plant level. This role ensures customers receive world-class technology and processes, and that existing tooling and welding processes perform to expected levels and achieve quoted rates. Functions include buildings, construction, new equipment, equipment maintenance, and assisting with the setup of assembly, manufacturing, stamping, and/or welding processes. The role involves working with departmental staff on new product launch activities to meet customer and company milestones, including budget, quality, and performance, and improving plant production facility efficiencies and equipment layouts.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Post-Secondary Technical trade school or extensive experience in related fields
Five years stamping or related field.
Five years Manufacturing Engineering or related experience
Process design, improvement and/or verification experience
Five Years Production Welding Experience
Electrical controls/ systems knowledge
P.M. systems and methodology
Strong understanding for elimination of waste
Computer Skills including but not limited to: Power Point and Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects
Understanding of APQP requirements
Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
Solid in MS Excel required.

Nice To Haves

University degree preferred in related field.
Proficient with CAD software preferred.
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with operations to ensure successful launches of new and takeover product.
Develops process and production preparation plans for new manufacturing or assembly components.
Creates assembly instructions/visual aids to guide the production team relating to specifications/processes.
Creates and maintains work instructions, time studies, and preventative maintenance instructions, all in compliance with IATF16949 requirements for all processes and equipment.
Assists with automation and stamping processes troubleshooting, trains operations staff, and hands over completed processes to manufacturing teams.
Supports manufacturing engineering, program management, and new product launch meetings (e.g., design reviews, project status reports, key measure reports, handover, etc.).
Assists with production preparation issues in a timely manner to allow for countermeasures.
Communicates project status implementation to other departments and upper management.
Provides assistance with existing or develops new manufacturing or assembly equipment.
Assists with new equipment installations and provides updates accordingly.
Assists with safety, process capability, efficiency, and standardization.
Assists with troubleshooting at production equipment.
Assists with maintenance activities on all manufacturing equipment, processes, building, and utility systems.
Assists with the implementation of preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with shared services Manufacturing Engineering to ensure operability of all plant production equipment and facilities.
Actively participates in problem-solving to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
Works with production and quality assurance to ensure quality parts within customer standards.
Participates in root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
Assists in FMEAs, pre-production planning, and initial samples.
Leads associates in problem-solving regarding production, customer, and supplier concerns.
Maintains positive associate relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
Ensures safety, process capability, efficiency, and standardization across NASG facilities through NASG machine standards and designs.
Assists in upgrading the preventive maintenance program.
Assists the Maintenance Manager with facility's condition.
Assists with future plant expansion layout and implementation.
Assists with on-going plant layout improvements.
Assists in ensuring a safe work environment.
Assists in the preparation of strategic plans and budgets.
Participates in Associate involvement teams.
Upgrades self with training as required for job responsibilities.
Assists with technology implementation in the welding department.
Participates in problem-solving and 8-D activities to ensure quality product to our customers.
Assists with regular review of downtime and plans for improvement.
Assists to ensure manufacturing processes are constantly evolving with technological advancements.