Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

Coordinate project work and problem-solving activities related to current and newmanufacturing processes.
Develop implement and validate processes methods tooling equipment and controlsfor the manufacture of products and components ensuring optimal cost qualityinventory levels and capital investment.
Support all phases of prototype development and builds from concept through fullimplementation.
Prepare manufacturing studies to determine optimal manufacturing cost quality andinventory levels and evaluate feasibility of new or existing products processes ormaterials.
Recommend the most practical and economical manufacturing solutions includingimprovements to materials labor tooling equipment and related factors.

Technology Tooling & Equipment

Maintain strong familiarity with robotics tooling and fabrication finishing assemblymachine design and related manufacturing technologies.
Participate in the selection approval development and validation of tooling and
equipment to support manufacturing requirements and product design intent.
Research evaluate and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies toensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
Ensure the plant continuously pursues the latest technological advancements to supportbusiness objectives.

Product Design & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Actively participate in product design activities to ensure optimal productivity and cost.
Recommend alternative designs materials or processes as needed to improve
manufacturability.
Serve as a technical liaison for product design and engineering matters helping resolveissues while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
Serve as a technical resource for process changes and problem-solving committeesensuring product design intent is maintained.
Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance metrics are achieved.

Communication Training & Implementation

Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders impacted by projects andoperational changes.
Issue clear operating instructions as required and provide periodic status updates to keepteams informed.
Coordinate the implementation of new processes and lead or support training activities.
Ensure all tooling and processes can consistently produce required products withindefined quality and timing expectations.

Quality & Compliance

Actively pursue quality improvements within the manufacturing process.
Maintain familiarity with PFMEA Process Flow Diagrams Control Plans and IATF 16949requirements.
Establish and verify Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) systems to prevent defects and processvariation.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate as a member of SDT and/or Pre-Launch Teams for new programs as required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Complete all required training as mandated by Adient and its customers.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
35 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role(automotive experience is a plus).
Candidates without a degree must have 810 years of relevant manufacturing
experience.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly as applied to manufacturingprocesses using PFMEA principles.
Proven ability to implement manufacturing processes methods tooling equipment andcontrols that support cost quality inventory and facility investment goals.
Experience creating processes and procedures to support budgetary targets and
performance metrics.

Practical knowledge of:
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
PFMEA
Control Plans
Process Flow Diagrams
Operator Instruction Sheets
Experience troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 and ControlLogix software isa plus.
Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

Strong organizational analytical communication and time-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturingenvironment.

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