About the position
The Manufacturing Engineer - BIW position, reporting to the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering, BIW, is located at our Fremont Factory. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead, support, and manage introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes as well as continuous improvement of existing equipment & processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual must work with cross-functional teams such as Design, NPI, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, External Line Builders, and other Departments to drive the implementation of new projects, production lines, process, and product changes. This role requires proven engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills with experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Independently Manage CapEx project lifecycle for 'medium to large' sized projects: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
- Lead equipment design, development & implementation to achieve project and production goals and KPI's
- Attend Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier location(s) to ensure equipment conformance and shipping & installation readiness
- Define build sequence, material flow, process steps, cycle time, key quality & safety points
- Create & provide Process sheets, Work instructions, Maintenance instructions, Manufacturing BOM, and other documentation required to train production & maintenance
- Create spare part lists for new equipment & define critical spares
- Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources
- Provide mentoring and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers and contribute to their professional development
- Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
- Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Clear understanding of machine safeguarding & equipment safety compliance
- 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex automated manufacturing equipment & processes
- Work independently with concepts and documentation from prototype to sustaining activities
- Familiarity with Robot & PLC technologies and platforms, their capabilities, and limitations
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required
- Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Proficiency with 3D and 2D CAD platforms
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