Yanfeng · 9 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Highland Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expYanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors, redefining how people interact with vehicle interiors. The Manufacturing Engineer role involves process improvements, project management, and enhancing manufacturing efficiency through research and development of processes and methods.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training
Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency
Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment
Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results
Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement
Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms
Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas
Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems
Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs
Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects
Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements
Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department
Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services
Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares
Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE
Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment
Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches
Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times
Any and all other duties assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar
2-5 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field
3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
Extensive experience with time studies
Demonstrated experience with improving processes, work flow, and labor
AutoCAD
Working knowledge of MODAPTS
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-08-07
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