Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary: The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to complete all the advance manufacturing deliverables for a program to develop and launch the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Development of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of design for assembly Logistics and contingency planning Process flow Process labor planning & line balance Material flow and lineside presentation Plant layout Ergonomic analysis Visual management Process failure mode and effect analysis Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase and acceptance Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards Technical Skills: PFMEA development MODapts or equivalent training/certification Direct and indirect labor analysis and planning Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification Capital equipment budget planning and tracking Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications Ability to draw two-dimensional layouts in CAD software Analytical problem solving Design for assembly and manufacturing Project management - plan development and execution Business Skills: Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required.

Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills including the ability to write clear, concise technical documentation.

Ability to travel (Globally) to support product launches and technical problem solving Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred) Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred Other: Ability to travel and support key initiatives as well as product launches PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI