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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…