Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Job Title:                      Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Department:                 Product & Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To:                  Engineering Manager

FLSA status:                Exempt 

SUMMARY

Assists in the design or the re-design of all the Inalfa Roof Systems assembly lines.  Generate all the required manufacturing process documentation to support both sub-assemblies and final assemblies.  Direct Interface with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials to assist in the design of components and materials to aid in the manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Manufacturing processes- supports the assembly lines through accurate processing methods
• Support all engineering change activities impacting the manufacturing process
• Perform balancing and labor evaluation activities
• Support all TS 16949 requirements
• Assists in the process flow of materials supporting the assembly lines
• Updates all necessary equipment and fixtures to assist manufacturing to error-proof and improve efficiencies wherever possible
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to date
• Champion manufacturing cost reduction activities, including labor reduction initiatives
• Inform quality engineering of any set-up and improvement upon preventative maintenance plans
• Perform basic ergonomic analysis as required
• Support the improved efficiency & first time capability of the manufacturing process
• Perform DOE projects as necessary
• Oversee PER builds through the manufacturing process
• Oversee DFM/DFA analysis
• Support CIP activities
• Champion implementation of Kaizen activities as appropriate
• Reduce WIP
• Maintain one piece flow
• Apply theory of constraints through plant wide activities
• Participates in required meetings to voice manufacturing methods for all existing and future roof system requirements.

IATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES   The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.   Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time.

Adhere to all IATF 16949 procedures defined by the Operations department function.

QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four-year college or university with emphasis on Engineering or Manufacturing related field; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Masters degree would be a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.   Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.    The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee regularly works in an office environment.   Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.   The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

What can you expect from us? 

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

 

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Cherokee Assembly

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Ginarvia Lamb