Advanced Manufacturing

Requirements and Qualification

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience required in Automotive Manufacturing or equivalent
• Experience in Exterior Products a plus
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Working knowledge of PFMEA (APIS), QS / ISO / TS / IATF, GD&T, APQP and PPAP.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA or NX Inventor 3D CAD is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project and Minitab is a plus
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (8D or Six Sigma training a plus)
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to lead a team.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience required in Automotive Manufacturing or equivalent
• Experience in Exterior Products a plus
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Working knowledge of PFMEA (APIS), QS / ISO / TS / IATF, GD&T, APQP and PPAP.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA or NX Inventor 3D CAD is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project and Minitab is a plus
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (8D or Six Sigma training a plus)
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to lead a team.

Job Description

• Develop GRFQ for tooling including Injection & Compression Molding tools.
• Develop RFQ for CAPX investment according to business plan.
• Support new business quotes with part molding & assembly feasibilities, along with costing and press size allocation.
• Basic knowledge in plastic engineering & properties.
• Estimate injection molding tonnage requirements, run and interpret Moldflow simulations.
• Lead new quotation activities by providing detailed Cost Estimates to include process flows, capital investments, plant layout, tooling, work holding, gaging, perishable tooling, cycle times, planning and launch costs along with developing master timing charts for achieving manufacturing milestones
• Attend and follow Injection Molding trails at remote locations.
• Lead Design to Cost, evaluate product specifications of components and assemblies in close coordination with Product Engineering and Purchasing
• Drive the development and improvements of standard manufacturing cells, processes and concepts for assembly system including Logistics and Quality
• Develop the Production Concept during the Quotation and Serial Development Phase:
  • Definition of production site, production technologies (new or innovative), equipment, and "Make or Buy" concept
  • Manufacturing and Assembly concept (equipment, clamping and tooling concepts, measuring concept, level of automation) and operational quality
  • Production infrastructure, equipment, and floor layout concept
  • Execution plan for all Process Engineering Work Packages (Manpower, Resources, Cost and Timing)
• Develop the Production Process during the Quotation and Serial Development Phase including:
  • Required process flows for In-House Components and Assembly.
  • Development and verification of new or innovative technologies
  • Required process instructions for In-House Components and Assembly Design.
• Develop the Production Equipment during the Quotation and Serial Development Phase including:
  • Required equipment for manufacturing of Purchased Finished or In-House Components.
  • Develop a virtual assembly review.
  • Required equipment for Injection Molds
  • Required equipment for Assembly of products
  • Required equipment for Automation and handling or transfer
  • Required equipment for Quality Control activities on shop floor
  • Required Tooling for Assembly of products
• Develop the Production Infrastructure and Layout during the Quotation and Serial Development Phase including:
  • Existing site infrastructure and layout
  • Detailed shop floor layout including material flow, production equipment and assembly lines
  • Required existing and new infrastructure (including expansion of buildings, floor, electricity, and air supply) and specifications, cost, timing, and potential suppliers
  • Early Process Flow Charts for quoting and engineering concept.
  • Lessons Learned applied to all new programs quoted & developments.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering leadership to floor manufacturing engineers, expertise and support while maintaining a broad knowledge of product design, manufacturing, and assembly processes
  
  Support Business Planning activities.