Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Essential Functions of Job:

• Provide guidance and oversite for plant manufacturing engineering.
• Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinates deployment.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
• Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
• Performs process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve. OEE.
• Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
• Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times.

Required Education Level:

          Bachelor's Level Degree

          Area of Study:  Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar

        *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications:

          5-9 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field. 

          5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry

• Demonstrated experience with improving processes, work flow, and labor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop other manufacturing engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert level experience with time studies.
• Working knowledge of maintenance and maintenance practices.
• Expert level knowledge with AutoCAD.