Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to complete all the advance manufacturing deliverables for a program to develop and launch the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of design for assembly

Logistics and contingency planning

Process flow Process labor planning & line balance

Material flow and lineside presentation

Plant layout

Ergonomic analysis

Visual management

Process failure mode and effect analysis

Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase and acceptance

Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards

Technical

Skills:

PFMEA developmentMODapts or equivalent training/certification

Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning

Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification

Capital equipment budget planning and tracking

Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications

Ability to draw two-dimensional layouts in CAD software

Analytical problem solving

Design for assembly and manufacturing

Project management - plan development and execution

Business

Skills:

Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required.

Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills including the ability to write clear, concise technical documentation.

Ability to travel (Globally) to support product launches and technical problem solving

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred

Other:
Ability to travel and support key initiatives as well as product launchesPRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MISummary

Location:

Plymouth, MIType:
Full time