Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise lights the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000

• Develop processes for new business and products.
• Quote new business opportunities when required.
• Investigate equipment for new business and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Utilize root‑cause problem‑solving methods to analyze issues affecting internal quality (ppm) and productivity issues (OEE – overall equipment efficiency).
• Identify quality improvements and defect prevention by developing and implementing mistake/error‑proofing fixtures and devices.
• Prepare capital projects and acquire quotes to justify new equipment acquisitions for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Conduct Engineering Feasibility Studies (EFSs) to determine the feasibility of implementing labor and material cost savings opportunities.
• Initiate Process Change Notifications (PCNs) to initiate changes or alterations to the current manufacturing process.
• Keep all necessary product information (FMEA, process flow charts, instruction sheets, etc.) up‑to‑date and readily available.
• Facilitate quality and productivity‑related meetings for assigned products and keep up‑to‑date meeting minutes.
• Update measurables, presentation material and other tracking documents for monthly Quality Operating System (QOS) reviews.
• Identify and implement labor savings opportunities (direct and indirect) wherever feasible.
• Maintain plant layout with up‑to‑date product line layouts.
• Coordinate the implementation of new production equipment and operator training to meet standards and final sign‑off requirements.
• Participate in advanced manufacturing engineering, equipment selection and negotiations with vendors.
• Act as technical contact between management and vendors.
• Update and obtain customer approval on packaging forms (150) for carryover programs as a result of engineering changes or customer issues (applies to A & B level).
• Support mafact-related activities and adhere to mafact standards.
• Support the PDP process when developing and launching new processes in the plant.
• Assist the production floor when required and solve issues with the CFT.
• Be aware of the relevance and importance of activities and how they affect quality and the environment for customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Completion of community college diploma or certificate.
• 3 to less than 5 years of work‑related experience.
• Minimum completion of a 3‑year post‑secondary education program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• • C‑Level: No formal working experience required.
• • B‑Level: Minimum of 2 years related working experience.
• • A‑Level: Minimum of 5 years working experience.

Regular / Permanent.

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