Manufacturing Engineer

Yanfeng•Chattanooga, TN

19d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer improves manufacturing processes, resolves production problems, manages projects, and supports employee training. The role researches, designs, and develops manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment. It coordinates launches of new or revised products, maintains documentation for assigned product lines, and supports safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing systems. The engineer works with Program and Launch Managers, Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other teams to address production issues, improve equipment effectiveness, plan equipment installations and relocations, and execute capital equipment requests. The position also supports quality problem solving, equipment design reviews, and continuous improvement projects. Employees must meet applicable International Operating System, Environmental, Health & Safety, product safety, compliance, information security, and company policy requirements. The role requires regular attendance, professional and cooperative interaction with customers, suppliers, vendors, and colleagues, and the ability to work additional hours or overtime when needed. Travel to customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants, is required; those sites may involve climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar area; equivalent work experience may be considered for certain positions.
2–5 years of experience working in the field.
At least 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Ability and willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants where climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces may be required.
Ability to work additional hours or overtime as needed or assigned.
Ability to multitask and interact professionally with customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance and be on time at the assigned work location.
Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers.
Knowledge of manufacturing automation interfaces involving robotics, vision systems, and Poke-Yoke Systems.
Understanding of TAKT, equipment utilization, and OEE.

Responsibilities

Carry out process improvements, resolve problems, manage projects, and help train employees.
Improve manufacturing processes and methods to reduce costs and improve quality and efficiency.
Prepare and present improvement plans and coordinate their deployment.
Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
Coordinate manufacturing launches of new or revised products, establish goals, and evaluate results.
Participate in design analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and ODS forms.
Establish and maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
Understand manufacturing automation interfaces with robotics, vision systems, and Poke-Yoke Systems.
Attend SDT meetings with Program and Launch Managers to review open issues and upcoming program changes.
Prepare and maintain electronic floor-layout drawings for current and future business and continuous improvement projects.
Lead equipment installation and relocation projects, including planning air, power, and floor-space requirements.
Work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
Perform process and material-flow analysis; develop manufacturing process techniques and equipment to improve productivity.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services.
Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
Use knowledge of TAKT, equipment utilization, and OEE to work with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
Execute Capital Appropriation Requests and prepare equipment payback assessments.
Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and improve machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
Provide engineering assistance for quality problem-solving activities.
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeover times.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
Understand, apply, and meet function-related IOS, EHS, product safety, compliance, and information security requirements.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Work additional hours or overtime as needed or assigned to complete duties on time.
Interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and cooperate with employees at all levels.
Maintain predictable and regular attendance and arrive on time at the designated or assigned work location.
Travel to and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants.