Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Provide single point technical contact on engineering and technical topics and issues. Direct reports may include product engineers and designers.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand customer engineering organization, and build relationships with engineering and technology key “decision makers”.
• Understand customer product issues and opportunities for product improvements.
• Ensure OEM engineering groups understand technical and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support teams with program specific issues.
• Inform customer engineering leadership of significant launch or production related issues (“no surprises”).
• Provide single contact point to OEM engineering.
• Provides Leadership to his Group following the YFAI leadership expectation model
• Prepares strategic decisions
• Plan resources and budgets
• Communicates with peer engineering managers and shares best business practices
• Leads group of lead engineers and engineers / technicians to develop a multi part product (system) or multi step processes to a set of requirements defined by “customer”. Responsible for using all YFAI standards and systems (BOS, PLUS, Lean, CPP, CMP, EPIC, BEP)

Specific Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Jenoptik laser weakening
• vibration welding
• flame treat
• robotic sewing
• press lamination
• ABB, Fanuc, and Kuka robots
• IMGL and IMGS vac forming
• auto edge folding
• sonic welding
• heat stake welding robotic spray paint

Common Requirements:

Business Operating System (BOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related BOS 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.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day one
• Competitive 401k Match
• Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discount Program

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!