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 development
MODapts 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.
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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 launches
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI