Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in FOUNTAIN INN, South Carolina

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate the implementation of safe manufacturing process(es) into an industrial plant. The AME works to develop and implement manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality control standards and product safety requirements. They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and product traceability. The AME uses product & customer requirements to create specifications for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility. 

Responsibilities

Provide direct input to the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) by doing the following:

• Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns.


• Develop process flow and plant layout requirements.


• Review product gaging and packaging strategies and assess the impact of those assumptions on the overall manufacturing strategy.


• Define capital equipment and tooling required and manage/adhere to the budget of the program.


• Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling.


• Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training and ensure spare parts for new equipment


• Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.


• Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.


• Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.


• Provide input and present status of project to management at specific SDT/launch milestones.  Provide action plans/solutions to any open items/issues to stay “on track”.


• Create and support continuous improvement projects.


• Be flexible for any changes in business needs.


• Winning Attitude

Qualifications

Education/Major            

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)

Work Experience

• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred, not required)


• Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.


• Must have experience developing time estimates for all work elements utilizing MODAPTS


• Candidate must have experience communicating at multiple levels internally and externally


• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving


• Workflow, line balance and takt time


• Experience with AutoCAD, PLC Programming, and Automation


• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar


• Leadership of DOE and data driven studies experience


• Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience


• Candidates must demonstrate technical and project management skills


• Familiar with entire product life including development, launch and production.


• Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.