Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will play an important role in developing and implementing the processes and procedures used to assemble the companys products. This position will be involved throughout the product lifecycle from initial project sourcing through SOP 90 days or from launch through EOP for plant employees.
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the development and implementation of manufacturing processes within a growing automotive manufacturing environment

• Responsible for the planning coordination and implementation of assigned
• Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
• Tracks manages and communicates the capital equipment timing plan and open issues to the program team.
• Responsible for development of all RFQs and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements including all contract services prior to SOP.
• Main interface with machining automation and capital equipment vendors.
• Responsible for all production processes development / and final approvals including work cell layout ergonomic workstation design and line balancing.
• Responsible for development of Prototype and Production Process Documentation through SOP 90 days. This includes Process Flow Cycle Time Analysis PFMEA and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error & mistake proofing devices.
• Responsible for initial plant floor layout & PFEP including material flow and storage.
• Responsible for procurement and installation of all line side material presentation and handling devices.
• Responsible to transfer all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP. This includes all OEM Equipment Documentation (electronic and hard copies of Manuals BOM Drawings recommended spare parts and recommended PMs).
• Responsible for initial training coordination for new equipment or process changes.
• Responsible for reviewing module assembly drawings & CAD Models for manufacturability (both internally and with the Customer) as required and/or requested.
• Responsible for all site preparation during the launch phase of projects.
• Determining cost and timing impacts for engineering changes that affect the assembly process square footage requirements capital investments (equipment packaging and facilities) and direct labor.
• Gathers the base line program information with Program Management / Business Development to supply statement of work bill of materials and initial program timing.
• Supports Engineering Cost Estimator to supply quoted assumptions for the assembly process square footage requirements capital / tooling investments and direct / indirect labor.
• Supports Purchasing in evaluation of new suppliers products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Provide guidance in equipment and capital selection to the Purchasing Dept.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to lead design and development of the assembly systems production tooling and packaging.
• Supports all engineering related communication internally and with the Customer; including technical presentation design reviews capacity analysis and feasibility studies.
• Works with the program team (internally and with the customers) to develop and launch products into production.
• Supports program meetings (both internally and with the Customer) as required and/or requested.
• Drive lean concepts (5S Kanban Visual Factory TPM etc.) throughout the organization.
• Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies including automation.
• Benchmarking processes and equipment throughout the industry and incorporating into Piston Standards.
• Responsible for problem solving and resolution of issues at all sites as directed / or required. Supports Team during crisis management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of assembly requirements for all Automotive Component Systems; Body Trim Chassis Powertrain Interior. At least 7 years of experience. (Ideally 10 years of experience).
• Supports cross functional implementation of advanced robotic technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies including both mechanical and control systems.
• Strong knowledge in JIT SPD ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems. Including broadcast analysis from customer trigger through customer installation.
• Strong Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards and requirements.
• Ability to analyze current business labor efficiencies capital investments and other historical data to calculate product cost.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency are required must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word Excel Project Power Point AutoCAD LT and misc. CAD viewers.
• Self-motivator who works with minimal direction makes decisions independently and is able to motivate others to complete the task at hand.
• Corporate employees must be able to travel as required to support new launch engineering change or production related activities (typically no more than 1-2 wks. at a time / estimated 6-12 wks. annually).

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