Manufacturing Engineering III

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.

-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for
Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team at our Saint Clair Plant in Saint Clair, Michigan.

• Develop and identify equipment necessary for new programs and products
• Develop capital estimates for ECR’s and new launches
• Specify capital equipment for processes required for ECR changes and new launches
• Manage capital projects, ensuring compliance to schedules and budgets
• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering and equipment standards
• Support Final Acceptance Tests at supplier locations and Site Acceptance Tests at Auria locations
• Maintain current plant layouts in AutoCAD
• Startup up new production equipment and provide operator and maintenance training
• Determine process parameters for new equipment and processes and document on controlled setup sheets
• Support and make provisions for PFEP (Place For Every Part) and line-side component storage
• Participate in and lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments
• Conduct Design of Experiments to determine KPI and optimization of processes
• Manage contractors, vendors, etc in the scope of completing project work
• Complete Risk Assessments for all non-routine work and new jobs associated with newly installed equipment
• Participate in and facilitate KAIZEN events
• Provide technical support of other Auria facilities
• Provide technical assistance for quality, scrap, CI issues and activities
• Mentor less experienced engineers in technical disciplines
• Assist Engineering Manager to ensure successful launches and in managing technical priorities
• Lead all program launch activities
• Manage ECR system for all programs to include corporate and local documentation management
• Lead all program engineering changes
• Research new technologies to improve cost, scrap, and quality

• BSME/BA required
• MBA/MS preferred

• Requires 5-10 years

• Able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills