Flex-N-Gate · 8 hours ago
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
3075 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49512, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFlex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, providing opportunities for skilled individuals. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining machines and tools to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones
Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources
Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles
Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.)
Performs all other tasks as assigned by management
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual
Creation of facility launch timeline
Participates in design reviews to support and enforce design for manufacturing
Creation of launch core documents (Process Flow, PFMEA) through PPAP
Responsible for manufacturing process design
RFMEA completion at equipment integrator and at facility once equipment has arrived
Support corporate advanced assembly engineer in secondary tooling approval milestones
Ensures tooling is tagged according to customer requirements with photo evidence
Supports corporate packaging engineer in review and approval of WIP and FNG packaging
Responsible for ensuring all SCCAF requirements related to error proofing are met
Creation of Red Rabbits
Responsible for production assembly processing through Phase 3 PPAP
Responsible for ensuring all process equipment requiring calibration is entered in facilities calibration system
Responsible for training of production associates through all Phased PPAP build events
Supports establishment of Rate of Climb (Ramp Plan) charting
Qualification
Required
BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
3-5 years' experience preferable in plastic injection molding
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision
Strong planning and time management skills
Solid project management skills
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a 'hands on' approach
Must be detail oriented
Preferred
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time
Company
Flex-N-Gate
Flex-N-Gate manufactures metal and plastic original equipment components and mechanical assemblies for companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-03
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