JOB DESCRIPTION

　　Function:The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer has direct responsibility (on assigned programs), for developing and releasing a production ready manufacturing process from quote thru implementation on the plant floor. Ongoing support at the production facility will be required during launch to facilitate a smooth transition to the plant manufacturing team and to ensure program targets are achieved.

　　Responsibilities:Lead "Design for Manufacture and Assembly" (DFMA) reviews, on assigned programs with product engineering team(s), including GD&T review of product(s).Responsible for Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) input for all capital, tooling, gauges and plant expense on new programs. Report on status (timing and expenditures) against CAR, including deviations, delays and potential risks to program timing. Writing PO requisitions and delivery and tracking of purchase orders to vendors will also be involved.Develop plant layout, process flow, equipment tracking and manufacturing process for new programs. The AME is responsible to track and update all documentation until product launch.Responsible for on time Manufacturing Sign Offs for all PLUS gates. Getting equipment built, installed and PPAP'd on time to meet customer deliverables.Work with production plant to assure staffing, plant layout, utility needs and timing are understood and agreed upon.Participate in SDT with Program Management, identify capital, tooling and resource needs to execute program.Manage equipment suppliers to program timing expectations and deliverables. Maintain "Open Issues Lists" (OILs) on both equipment and manufacturing development. Drive resolution to ensure program needs are addressed.Work with the production plant to assure timely and proper installation and qualification of the capital equipment occurs, program expectations are met (financial and performance) and a smooth and effective transition and hand-off is realized.

　　Dimensions:Capital Appropriation - assembling requests based on program deliverablesEquipment Design, Integration & SupportProduct Engineering - DFMEA transition to PFMEA then Control Plan, GD&T reviewProduct Safety - SC/CC matrix and design of equipment to capture/contain non-conforming outputProgram Management

　　Skills and Experience:8+ years experience in welding manufacturing of metal parts/assemblies. (prefer automotive or related)Welding Engineering Degree is preferred. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Industrial Engineering is acceptable depending on background and experience.Assembly experience would be a plus based on our assembly process to build the complete car seat.PLC knowledge and experience to install and debug equipment.Tooling knowledge and experience is essential to the program launches.Robotic knowledge and experience will be required to manage programs.

　　EssentialAbility to work as part of a team towards common goals but with separate but often crossing areas of responsibilitySkilled in problem solvingStrong verbal and written communication skillsProven interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills (will be working as part of a team on almost all aspects of assignments)Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments

　　DesirableProgram Management Skills to budget, manage, and install Welding Equipment into a plant. Prefer individual with proven record of success with Capital BudgetsIndustrial Engineering Skills (Plant layout - AutoCAD, process flow, material layout, Direct and Indirect labor efficiency)Welding and Assembly experience as Manufacturing Engineer or machine building background at equipment integrator.

　　Required Program Travel Support:Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the year to support program launches. Must be willing to travel