Main Responsibilities 

Provide direct input to the simultaneous development team (SDT) by doing the following:  Develop the Process Team in theirskills and knowledge of proper processing techniques, including SPC tools, team-oriented problem-solving Techniques, etc.  Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing themanufacturing input for development of new processes and improvements to existing processes and tooling.  Provide leadership within the Process Team and take a personal, active role inthe efforts to meet our operational targets in scrap, RFT (Right First Time), PPM, etc.  Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.   Assess the product, process, equipmentand tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.   Responsible for injection molding related continuous improvement (e.g. cycle times, scrap, quality, material cost reduction, regrind implementation, etc.)  Create and support continuous improvement projects.  

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar Candidates mustdemonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to encourage individuals to improve performance.   Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving.  3+ years experience with AutoCAD DOE and data driven studies experience.  Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience.  Candidates must demonstrate technical and project management skills.   Familiar with entire product life including development, launch and production.   Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.   Must be able and willing to travel both locally & out of state to customer sites, supplier sites and manufacturing sites.   Must be comfortable with climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Required Education Level: Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering,
Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
*Equivalent work experience may also beconsidered for certain positions.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred) 
Ability to learn new tasks quickly   Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)  Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)  High communications skills, both written and verbal  Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge  High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance  

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees: 

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.  Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.  Compliance: Understand, apply, and meetall function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.  Must comply with all company policies and procedures.  Employee musthave the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.  Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.  Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be atassigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).