Job Details

AY Manufacturing, Ltd., a Tier 1 assembler of Sunroofs for the automotive industry, is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Columbus, Ohio facility.

Responsibilities include concept to implementation of new manufacturing and assembly equipment/methods as well as continuous improvement to current equipment to optimize cost, quality, efficiency, safety and delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion development of new equipment from design, specification approval, acquisition of necessary materials, fabrication, installation and troubleshooting.
• Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, controls and safety initiatives.
• Equipment Selection and Integration: Evaluate and select manufacturing equipment, machinery, and tooling required for automotive parts production.
• Work closely with outside vendors and monitor project performance.
• Ability to travel to vendors to manage sourcing activities, including international travel.
• Project management experience managing complex equipment implementation (robots, PC, PLC).
• Root cause analysis on production problems and concerns to improve quality and efficiency.
• Hands on mentality as well as strong documentation/management skills; this position is 70% project/vendor management, 20% implementation, and 10% other tasks.
• The Manufacturing Engineer will also engage with operations to identify opportunities to improve and collaborate with maintenance to provide a safe and efficient production environment
• Perform process FMEA studies before equipment development to ensure countermeasures are reflected into the equipment specification.
• Provide capacity studies and cost evaluations as needed for financial quotes or planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office), AutoCAD and industry standard software applications,
• Effectively work with all internal departments and customers, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Positive attitude, strong self-motivation and demonstrate strong communication (verbal/written) skills
• Ability to multi-task and solve complex problems thru analysis to propose and implement appropriate countermeasures based on timing, quality, and cost
• Advanced knowledge of safety requirements
• Ability to solve complex problems through analysis and propose / implement appropriate countermeasures