Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop detailed manufacturing plans for new programs that will require new equipment or retool of existing equipment.
• Prepare all sourcing activities from RFQ to PO for any major outside tooling and equipment purchases (i.e.; continuity testers, alignment equipment, balancers, uniformity equipment, etc).
• Gather all relevant product information, production rates and assembly requirements from customer contacts.
• Prepare equipment operators by assisting launch team with training; providing reference and support resources.
• Prepare equipment operators by assisting launch team with training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintain process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Monitor / Support plant with equipment installation and launch.
• Review all sourcing activities from RFQ to PO for any major outside tooling and equipment purchases (i.e.; continuity testers, alignment equipment, balancers, uniformity equipment, etc.).
• Work with PC&L team to optimize material flow to production line.
• Understand Android operations (Sequencing/subassembly, shipping and receiving).
• Be responsible for equipment certification and run-off provide feedback and escalate any issues to leadership.
• Ensure proper OEE.
• Act as a liaison and coordinate with Plant team members to make sure that lessons learned, best practices, and plant goals are driven into the new production process being developed.
• Coordinate program change requests.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering guidance and support to ensure that the resultant assembly processes, tooling and equipment will improve throughput, scrap/rework reduction, reduce cost, and improve quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineer to drive Quality (PFMEA, Reverse PFMEA, Control Plan, Error-proofing plan) back into the design of the assembly processes and equipment and to ensure a robust Manufacturing System is delivered to the Plant that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Maintain process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Promote health and safety in all phases of engineering and launch.
• Maintain equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Maintain equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
• Effectively interact with, lead and develop people.
• Teach, lead and continuously improve all areas of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• General understanding of manufacturing processes, Android operations (sequencing, sub-assembly, shipping and receiving, and tooling).
• Strong knowledge of tooling, equipment, automation, engineering specifications, and cost reduction in automotive assembly applications.
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Strong decision-making skills with ability to grasp technical concepts quickly.
• Proficient with GD&T process diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all team members – manufacturing, engineering, executive leadership, etc.
• Working knowledge of IATF quality system.
• High level computer skills to include Windows applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in assembly and/ or manufacturing and 2+ years of experience with APQP system
• Supervisory experience in the manufacturing field is preferred

Traits/Values

• Hope: The quality of possessing and adhering to positive, optimistic expectation of future events.
• Trust: Confidence in one another
• Compassion: The quality of an understanding of another's challenges.
• Justice: Concern for fairness.
• Wisdom: The quality of having good, sound judgement.
• Courage: Strength in the face of adversity.