Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Product & Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

FLSA status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Inalfa has some level of glass bonding in all of its manufacturing facilities. This is a core technology to the manufacture of sunroofs (especially in top slider designs) and key to long term profitability. This position primarily addresses the need to support and innovate the bonding processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor and audit existing Inalfa bonding operations at regular intervals
• Respond to and drive resolution of plant bonding issues
• Maintain awareness of bonding technology state-of-the-art
• Prescribe process verification testing in quality control plans
• Specify and execute process and equipment technology improvement
• Resident expert on chemistry of the bonding process including priming, sealants, glass/ceramics, ambient conditions and manufacturing methods
• Direct lab activities for process issues
• Audit supplier bonding operations
• Direct product engineering for design feasibility and optimization
• The successful candidate approaches bonding operations creatively, methodically and logically; leading team solutions with patient, thorough communication.
• Work directly as part of the Advance Process team on new programs and processes

Primary Skills (Elective)

• Generalist automotive component/sub assembly manufacturing floor experience

• Develop written control plans and work instructions

• Compose and update failure modes and effects analysis documentation

• Support engineering change activities

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electro-mechanical equipment

• Experienced in DFA, process design, build and launch, AQP, troubleshooting, continuous improvement.

• Lead engineering resources and unionized skilled trades to troubleshoot and repair equipment

• Basic industrial engineering knowledge

• Knowledge of or experience with: MSDS maintenance, VA/VE, Analytical Problem Solving, ISO 14000 environmental controls, lean manufacturing concepts

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

• Direct programming of material handling robots

• Software skills- Autocad, ABB Softexec

IATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES

The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.

Adhere to all IATF 16949 procedures as related to the Engineering department function.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in engineering; Must have experience with:

• Automotive glass bonding and adhesive processes

• Chemistry of urethane based adhesive systems

• Automated metering, transport and deposition of adhesives or sealants

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing plant

• Strong record keeping and documentation skills.

• Software skills- MS office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MS Visual, MS Project

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What can you expect from us?

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Cherokee Encapsulation

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Ginarvia Lamb