Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Research and Industrialization

The AME 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 and Manufacturing (DFAM)
  • Logistics and contingency planning
  • Process Flow (PF)
  • Process labor planning & line balance
  • Material flow and line side presentation
  • Plant layout
  • Ergonomic analysis
  • Process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMA)
  • Specific support activities for other programs in the region
  • Prepare and present the program revisions with the SDT
• Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase and acceptance
• Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output and quality standards (OEE)
• Analysis GDT (Dimensiones y Tolereancias Geometricas)
• Ownership of APQP manufacturing deliverables
• Statistical Knowledge (SPC, MSA, Capability Study, DOE)
• Value Stream Mapping

Qualification:

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience - automotive interiors experience preferred
• Experience with seating products (desired)
• PFMEA development
• MODAPTS or equivalent training/certification (Wish)
• 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
• Communication
• Ability to work with the customer, program, designeers and commercial team
• Leadership with supplier and internal teams.
• Leadership of ramp-up, problem solving, and stabilization
• Cross-functional manufacturability reviews with designers
• PLC knowledge and programing desire.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lerma Plant