Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
The Senior Industrial Engineer is the key link to providing technical support to plant IEs on standards layout, direct & indirect labor and material flow. He / She will provide technical expertise in standard labor analysis and lean manufacturing. The Senior Industrial Engineer role is a corporate role, with support of all plants in NA. The Senior Industrial Engineer will maintain key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals.
Responsibilities:
Mentor plant IEs & Technical Co-Op students
Provide technical expertise in Lean principals & Lean Flow
Develop AutoCAD standards, and monitor compliance to standards for plant layouts
Ensure accuracy and alignment to standards, for Floor Space Planning and Layout, at each plant within assigned region
Develop new facility layout guidelines and standards
Support Corporate Strategy with “What-if Analysis” and strategic layout studies
Approve Plan for Every Part (PFEP) for each plant in region
Train each plant and AME Team in PFEP usage – kaizen tool with Supply Chain Management
Develop material handling guidelines and standards
Develop warehouse racking guidelines and standards, including high-density vertical warehouses
Participation in the design of new program packaging and line-side racking – ensure they provide lean flow throughout the process
Define line-side racking guidelines and standards
Develop internal logistics processes using defined guidelines and standards
New program Lean Flow reviews with AME, SCM, and Packaging Engineering for assigned programs
Support time Study, MODAPTS, line balancing, and Process Book training for AME and each plant IE
Support SCM and Operations with Flow Planner and Simulation analysis to define indirect labor requirements and opportunities
Communication and training on standards to all parts of the IE functional organization
Support key initiatives and core projects as required
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Industrial preferred
Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
Minimum of 7-10 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience desired
Working experience in a manufacturing assembly facility – JIT manufacturing experience desired
Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required
Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork (verbal and documentation) skills – ability to write clear and concise technical documentation is required
Flexible work & travel schedules - plant visits are required