What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Industrial 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 Summary:
The Senior Industrial Engineer is the key link to providing technical support to plant IEs on standards layout, direct & indirect labor, and material flow. The Senior Industrial Engineer is also responsible for having technical expertise in standard labor analysis and Lean Manufacturing. The Senior Industrial Engineer will reinforce and execute key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals.
Essential functions of the job:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree
Industrial Engineering or similar.
5-7 Minimum Years of Experience with Engineering.
5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry desired.
Our Investment in You
Job Summary:
The Senior Industrial Engineer is the key link to providing technical support to plant IEs on standards layout, direct & indirect labor, and material flow. The Senior Industrial Engineer is also responsible for having technical expertise in standard labor analysis and Lean Manufacturing. The Senior Industrial Engineer will reinforce and execute key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals.
Essential functions of the job:
- Current plant layout ownership – ensure accuracy / alignment with Floor Space Planning Tool (FSPT).
- Alignment of plant layout drawing with AutoCAD® standards.
- Lean flow proposals / improvements to overall facility flow.
- New business (Phase 2-5) layout support – defining where new business fits in the plant.
- Warehouse requirements planning utilizing Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Matrix.
- Indirect labor planning for plant utilizing Flow Planner® software.
- Support Materials & SCM groups with line side racking decisions, supermarket flow, kitting, and part delivery methods.
- Adherence to guidelines and standards for internal logistics / material flow.
- Value Stream Mapping – current and future state with plan for gap closure.
- Kaizen support – CI project collaboration.
- Kaizen leadership for lean flow / density / floor space utilization improvements.
- Direct labor time studies / MODAPTS® / line balancing.
- New program direct labor planning, including reviews of “Process Book” with AME.
- Indirect labor time studies / work sampling / work balancing.
- New program indirect labor planning, including use of Flow Planner® software.
- Maintenance of a central database of all MODAPTS® / time studies for the plant.
- Support plant key improvement initiatives and IE functional projects as required.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree
Industrial Engineering or similar.
5-7 Minimum Years of Experience with Engineering.
5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry desired.
- Must be able and willing to travel if needed.
- Computer literacy.
- Proficient organizational skills.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
Our Investment in You
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings
- Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Discount Program
