Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:

Drives activities of technical team to achieve continuous improvement of injection molding processes. Works with production management production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify process activities to support customer requirements. Implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and affect greater utilization of labor and materials.

Essential functions of the job:

• Assists providing direction to the site process team including PE's, Process Technicians, and mold setters.
• Responsible for injection molding related continuous improvement including but not limited too - cycle times, scrap, quality, and material cost reduction.
• Develops plans for injection molding process improvement and will have specific areas of accountability in its execution.
• Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing the manufacturing input for development of new process and improvements to existing processes and tooling.
• Follows established action plans for processes out of range.
• Work with Tooling Manager for all tool repairs and maintenance. Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Enforce safety rules daily and actively intervene to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.
• Ability to complete employee development plans, organize, communicate, and motivate employees. Must be able to prioritize own work -day schedule.
• Works closely with the site Technical Manager to develop appropriate training material for the plant's operations.
• Evaluates the maintenance team and develop a site-specific training/skill top grade program to ensure success; he/she will be required to assist the site technical manager to determine where training needs are required, as well as be expected to hold training seminars where applicable and setup site training when needed.
• Site owner for eDart; ensure the scientific molding principles are applied and followed; work closely with the Technical Manager to develop and eDart deployment and maintenance strategy
• Manages projects that could include new equipment justification, selection, and installation; development of new manufacturing methods; machine utilization studies; and new tooling qualifications; in conjunction with the tooling process engineer, he/she will be responsible for new tool design and development.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar.

Required qualifications:

• 5-7 Minimum Years of Experience with injection molding process.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Must be organized and able to communicate well with others.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty, satisfactorily.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated competence of IATF16949.
• IATF 16949 training as Lead Auditor.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings
• Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discount Program

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng's history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About the Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!