The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will work as the technical expert in front of the Customer by assisting Tier-1 customers and the OEM by providing technical, design, process and product application guidance to meet customer needs. Clearly communicate customer requirements back to the Manufacturing facilities and support New Project Introductions according to the APQP process.
Responsibilities
Support the APQP process as primary technical liaison
Develop comprehensive and competitive engineering proposals in the preparation of commercial quotes.
Support the manufacturing feasibility analysis of new opportunities by examining part designs, defining CNC machining fixture concepts, defining CNC machining center type, and estimating cycle times and costs for new opportunities.
Support new projects from "cradle to grave" to assure continuity with the customer.
Partner with Account Managers for Technical Selling support in APQP Phase 1 & commercial / Technical risk management throughout the entire life of each project.
Coordinate work with the sales organization and the business groups for the most effective prioritization of quotation response, then organize work and plan activities to fulfill requirements.
Support the process engineering team and realization of new projects and equipment.
Partner with Vendors and Process Engineers to develop and improve die designs for quoting and fabrication purposes.
Carry out technical presentations to customers. Build up and develop contact to all technical functions of customers.
Support in introduction of new technologies and processes from corporate office.
Support trade shows and customer events requiring machine demonstrations, presentations, and/or informal discussions.
Travel to customer sites for training and troubleshooting.
Embraces a Kaizen mindset relative to product development & launch.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5+ years' experience working with CNC metal cutting machines
Working knowledge of machining equipment processes, tooling, work holding devices, clamping devices and material handling process is required to effectively communicate with customers and engineering staff.
Training and experience in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D-Report, SPC in addition to IATF16949 requirements.
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Passion for great customer service.
Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA and AutoCAD.