Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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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?
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

• Support all engineering change activities impacting the manufacturing process
• Manage facility maintenance for Auburn Hills facility
• Perform line balancing and labor evaluation activities
• Support all IATF 16949 requirements
• Design electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD system
• Design of control logic and control schematics
• Design ladder logic and relay logic
• Layout detailing and subassembly op panels
• Bill of material and selection of component
• System interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wires
• Testing, start-up, debugging, and trouble shooting
• Support upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improve
• Process control (error proofing)
• Data-collection, Start-up/setting instructions, and database development
• Support engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the car
• Support engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipment
• Enhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc within IRS/USA
• Support MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardware
• The control engineer will be the specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USA
• Quality lead-time and cost control for each task assigned
• Programming, debugging and start up of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Man-Machine-Interfaces
• Write/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machinery
• Continuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Man-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework.
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc. If needed out of the normal working hours
• Communication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer Manufacturing processes- supports the assembly lines through accurate processing methods
• Updates all necessary equipment and fixtures to assist manufacturing to error-proof and improve efficiencies wherever possible
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to date
• Champion manufacturing cost reduction activities, including labor reduction initiatives
• Inform quality engineering of any set-up and improvement upon preventative maintenance plan
• Perform basic ergonomic analysis as required
• Support the improved efficiency & first time capability of the manufacturing process
• Perform DOE projects as necessary
• Oversee PER builds through the manufacturing process
• Oversee DFM/DFA analysis
• Support CIP activities
• Champion implementation of Kaizen activities as appropriate
• Reduce WIP
• Maintain one piece flow
• Apply theory of constraints through plant wide activities

What Do We Expect From You:

• Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred).
• Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems.
• Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming.
• Preferred knowledge about (M) OSHA electrical/electronics requirements and automotive EMC requirements.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline and 3 to 5 years of hands on experience. Prefer at least 3 years of manager experience.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley (SLC 5, Panelview 900/1200), knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure.

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 areOne 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.

LocationAuburn Hills Assembly

Time TypeFull time

Contact PersonHolly Goike