What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Engineer position at Yanfeng?
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer will provide expertise in technical operations of the plant. Responsible for shop floor systems, manufacturing applications, machine integration with MES, printers, and other manufacturing hardware. Provides technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues through structured problem-solving processes. Responsible for implementation of production line systems and improvement of existing system by modifying and/or updating MES process flow.
Essential functions of the job:
Required Education:
Required qualifications:
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer will provide expertise in technical operations of the plant. Responsible for shop floor systems, manufacturing applications, machine integration with MES, printers, and other manufacturing hardware. Provides technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues through structured problem-solving processes. Responsible for implementation of production line systems and improvement of existing system by modifying and/or updating MES process flow.
Essential functions of the job:
- Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production database. Work with Process Engineers, Production departments, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for production line improvements and modifications.
- Provide production support for MES functions including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, Electrical Test interfaces, MES master data maintenance & process modeling, MES functionality (transactions and user interfaces), and Database / reporting functions.
- Develop, modify, or debug MES logic and related IT Applications to enhance equipment interface and operation of the MES. Diagnose and help resolve causes of process and communication malfunctions on all equipment.
- Author and execute software validation activities with proper oversight to support and maintain the MES. Provide training to technician on the operation and diagnostics of the machine process and applications.
- Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
- Configure system settings and options, plans, and executes integration acceptance testing with required documentation.
- Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems, and correct errors.
- Train others on systems, software, equipment, and processes.
- Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and manufacturing applications.
- Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
- Support web applications and solutions. Coordinate IT/MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime goals
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Level Degree
- Computer Science, Electrical engineering
Required qualifications:
- 1 -3 Minimum Years of Experience with MES such as Matrix, Solidad, MPDV Hydra, GE Proficy, Pyramid, or other MES.
- 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
