Engineering Manager

Advanced Vehicle Assemblies (AVA) HQ is based in Rochester Hills, MI and supports North American HQ and plants in Roseville, Milan, and Monterrey, MX.

AVA is seeking an engineering manager to oversee all technical needs in our Roseville facility. The most qualified candidate will have experience with roll forming, stretch bending, and automated welding. Candidates should have a proven track record in planning and managing all engineering tasks needed in the facility.

This position will be based in Roseville, Michigan and on-site is required.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Manage all equipment specification sheets for the facility
• Responsible for continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and process/design changes to facilitate increased profit potential and cost reductions
• Schedules and meets with engineering team on weekly basis to cover projects and task lists
• Review and approve new RFQ process and product requirements
• Assist in the design and development of roll form tooling including but not limited to strip layouts, die construction, roll design, etc.
• Assist in the design and build of secondary operations such as stretch bending and welding
• Track and report progress of CI Projects
• Assist in the development of tooling standards
• Assist in development and improvement of current and new tooling sources
• Assist in equipment issues in the facility
• Assist with customer issues, working alongside the Quality manager
• Work with toolroom on detail drawings for tooling needed
• Work with maintenance team on projects to improve OEE
• In-depth understanding of part inspection and ability to interpret GD&T on part prints
• Ability to manage multiple products and tasks as required to meet demanding customer deadlines
• Candidate should be team oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and goal oriented
• Strong understanding on CNC and stretch bending of steel and aluminum
• Strong understanding of stamping processes as well as general assembly.
• Problem solving - anticipate and resolve tooling issues that place on-time delivery of early parts, production launch or put production at risk

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or similar
• Experience: 8 years of experience in roll forming
• Product Experience: Metal forming processes (stamping, roll forming, welding, bending) is required.
• Working Knowledge:

· Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

· Ability to troubleshoot roll mill setup issues

· Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.

· Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot machine issues.

· Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in a manufacturing environment.

· Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Superior communication skills and can present his/her ideas in a clear, concise manner.

· Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation.

· Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills.

· A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically, and effectively produce results.

· A good listener with a strong sense of self.

· Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow.

· Exhibits passion for the mission of the company and the needs of our clients.