Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Winding Expert

Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing PHINIA Global Engineering Team to provide expertise in supporting automatic electrical winding systems for multiple product lines. The role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to support Winding application globally for the following Product lines (Ignition Coils, Starter, Alternators, Fuel pump coils).

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish BOP (Bill of Process) and guidelines for Phinia Winding applications. This would include Best Practices and Lessons Learned.
• Support PHINIA plants globally for Winding applications supporting multiple product lines
• Follow/guide/support product development projects gates for Manufacturing Engineering.
• Specifying and implementing winding systems. This includes writing detailed specifications and working with equipment suppliers to ensure they meet the specific needs of the manufacturing process.
• Assist and develop PM procedures, PFMEA, winding system training program and champion the training practices.
• Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program for areas of expertise.
• Lead and implement control plans and requirements of Coil Winding systems.
• Lead and assist production in all winding related quality and process issues globally.
• Support prototype build, pre-production launch builds, and safe launch phases as required.
• Ability to read and write technical specifications, reports, and Statements of Work.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to meet time-sensitive deadlines, be detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage several projects simultaneously
• Accomplish tasks assigned by supervisor or manager
• Make safety and environment the most important criteria in the working area and for the individual.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Experience with hand tools and machinery used in coil winding.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in coil winding process.
• Strong understanding of coil winding processes, machinery, and quality control standards.
• Ability to optimize coil winding techniques and processes to enhance efficiency, and improve overall quality
• Ability to conduct comprehensive inspections of finished coils and implement corrective actions for any deviations from specifications.
• Experience working with Winding suppliers (Marsilli, Aumann, etc.)
• Proficient in using measuring instruments to validate coil dimensions.
• Ability to develop winding programs based on product drawings.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced in working within 2D & 3D CAD environments.
• Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing skills (Cycle time, quality control, efficiency, equipment selection, etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to solve complex technical problems and see the solution implemented to a high level of accuracy & quality.
• Ability to follow general guidance on deliverables and self-guided to develop a path to completion.
• Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including vendors.

What We Offer:

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans.

Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What We Believe:

• Product Leadership
  - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility
  - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity
  - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero
  - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity
  - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability
  - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety:

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone's responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees…