Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Global Electronics, Southfield, Michigan – World Headquarters

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team, the Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting cost estimation, new product launch and leading standardization and innovation initiatives.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Developing manufacturing processes and related equipment for new electrical components (SMT, Final Assembly and EOL Test).
• Lead cost estimation effort for new/modified business quoting.
• Support the analysis of workforce utilization, space requirements, material flow, and lead the optimization of layout design for maximum efficiency.
• Expected to be able to conceptualize and define the necessary specifications for key equipment, in collaboration with outside integrators.
• Prepare RFQs (requests for quotation), evaluate responses and provide recommendations for third‑party integrators and services.
• Develop materials for and participate in technical reviews with customers.
• Work with Quality and Plant engineers to develop PFMEA, work instructions, and control plans.
• On‑site launch support for new program launches, if required.
• Utilize MOST/MTM time‑study techniques, to optimize line design.
• Project management of equipment from planning to installation.
• Support the upkeep of production line saturation data for SMT and Backend.

• BS Degree in a related field:
  Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Development of assembly processes for electrical component products.
• Experience working with various engineering software (AutoCAD/Draftsight, Solidworks, Simulation Experience, Minitab, Microsoft Suite).
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in compliance with IATF / AIAG / VDA.
• MOST / MTM Experience.

• Experience in automation, robotics, or high‑speed, high‑precision assembly.
• Experience in assembly of electrical components or systems.
• Experience in automotive electronics.
• APQP / PFMEA Experience.

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