Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)

Yanfeng•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Tooling Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates the implementation of manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. The role develops, implements, and improves manufacturing strategies using knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. The engineer creates plans to optimize workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; translates product requirements into tooling and equipment specifications and options; and works with vendors to procure, install, and implement tooling and equipment in the manufacturing facility. The role provides manufacturing feasibility assessments and manages equipment and tooling procurement and acceptance, implementation, and related technical training. It also completes Process FMEAs, manages RPN risks, assesses ergonomic concerns, supports customer part needs through pilot and production-readiness activities, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position requires travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics, Engineering Technology, or a similar field (BSME or BSMET); equivalent work experience may be considered for certain positions.
5–9 years of minimum experience is listed; 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or a similar area is also specified.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants that may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance and arrive at the designated or assigned work location on time.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or manufacturing experience; Tier One automotive interiors experience is preferred but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.
Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of workflow, line balancing, and takt time.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience with DOE and data-driven studies.
Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement training or experience.
Technical and project management skills.
Familiarity with the entire product life cycle, including development, launch, and production.
Understanding of and ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes, and quality concerns as part of the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT).
Project-manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment and tooling.
Facilitate implementation of production equipment and tooling in the manufacturing facility, including corresponding technical training.
Complete Process FMEAs and manage RPN risks.
Assess product, process, equipment, and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve them.
Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate, and internal process sign-offs.
Create and support continuous improvement projects.
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 job duties on time.
Interact professionally with customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees at all levels, multitask, and maintain predictable and regular attendance.