Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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

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

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 (AutoCAD)
• Analytical problem solving
• Design for assembly and manufacturing
• Project management - plan development and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred
• Experience with seating products desired

Primary location: Central Tech Unit, Plymouth, MI