Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

United States - MI - Novi

The AME works to develop and implement manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. The AME uses product requirements to create specifications for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility.

• International Operating System (IOS):
  Understand, apply and meet all function-relatedIOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
  Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety:
  Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance:
  Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security:
  Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask,interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance,arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

• Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree
• Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering
• Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMETor similar)
• * Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

• 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.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
• Work flow, line balance and takt time
• Experience with AutoCAD
• 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

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):
  Frequently
• Movement (Walking):
  Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to XX lbs):
  Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):
  Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):
  Frequently

• English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• Preferred:
  None

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
Personal protective equipment is required
May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

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• People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS)
• EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor
• Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others)
• Technicians/Operators of High Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc)
• Technicians/Operators of High Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding,…