Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Lear Corporation
- Southfield, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERSResponsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer - Senior:
- Lead the development through production launch of metal seat structures welding with Painting (e-coat and/or A-coat) knowledge. Typical processes consist of: stampings, weldments, rivets, fasteners, clinching and various other automated and manual assembly methods and practices.
- Develop and manage project budgets throughout the life of a program.
- Prepare quote requests.
- Evaluate and compare initial source quotes and processes.
- Manage all aspects of equipment and tool build at external equipment integrators.
- Maximizes efficiency by analyzing: line layouts, workflow, assembly methods, change-over-fixtures and tooling, gauges, work-in-process (WIP) handling.
- Main point of contact with production plants throughout the program development and launch. Responsible for technical support as needed thereafter.
- Work with Product Engineering to ensure parts and assemblies are designed and toleranced to allow manufacturing best practices to be used.
- Work with Quality Engineers to Develop Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements such as: Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Charts, and Control Plans.
- Support Program Management generated macro-schedules with detailed timing, to ensure that all project milestones are tracked and completed on time.
- Relies on broad depth of knowledge and expertise to plan and accomplish goals.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required and expected.
- Must be well versed in GD&T and ability to read prints.
- Possess strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Must be highly organized.
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and also work well in a team environment.
- Possess strong leadership skills.
- Proficient with MS office software. AutoCAD or other 3D modelling is a plus.
- Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods within US & Mexico, (2-3) week intervals.
- BS Degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing is a minimum.
- 10+ years of seating welding experience. (MIG or Laser)
- Experience with Riveting, Clinching, Swaging, Presses and equipment, Automated assembly lines.
- Experience with Paint Process (E-coat or A-coat) would be a Plus
- Understanding of metallurgy. (Steel grades, Heat Treating, Formability)
- Understanding of fixture design, part fit up, process parameters, equipment.
- Experience with automotive companies is preferred