Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
The Regional AME Technical Manager will work closely will the NA operations team to understand top issues and top projects and align with the plants to understand top needs. They will provide assistance and leadership to the NA operations team. The Regional AME will help plants resolve top scrap and efficiency issues, drive process methodology change, evaluate technical talent They will work to support the injection molding facilities through hands on floor support activities. Additionally, they will work towards developing the people, processes, and procedures used in our operations as it relates to the injection molding process. In addition the Regional AME will help develop and implement best business practices and training for the injection molding operations.
Develop appropriate training material for the injection molding operations.
Implement and sustain a common processing strategy.
Fluent with scientific molding principles, eDART, pressure transfer, and 2 /3 stage molding techniques.
Work with the plants to evaluate processing issues, determine appropriate corrective action, advise on the action plan, and execute when necessary.
Setup experiments and analyze the results of the DOE's in order to resolve issues at their root.
Responsible for issue resolution at the plant level.
When solving processing issues the Regional AME Technical Manager will apply a logical methodology and will use data where possible to make the best decisions.
Develop, implement, and roll out Yanfeng best business practices to all NA facilities.
Must have strong documentation and communication skills. Upon completion of a regional level project the Regional AME Technical Manager will be expected to document project findings and prepare a report that will share lessons learned with the plant technical staff and when applicable share these findings with all NA plants.
Perform robot optimization through hands on programming.
Make recommendations for process improvements and training requirements as it relates to automation.
Working knowledge of tooling and the requirements of a successful tool / process combination.
Work with the plants to identify capital improvement opportunities and develop justification. When applicable the Regional AME Technical Manager will need to write an appropriations request, follow the request through the approval process, and help the plant implement.
Additional Responsibilities
Working knowledge of tooling and the requirements of a successful tool / process combination. They will also be expected to understand the tool prove out process.
Work with the plants to identify capital improvement opportunities and develop justification.
When applicable write an appropriations request, follow the request through the approval process, and help the plant implement.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering or equivalent, work experience. Advanced Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Business strongly preferred.
Eight or more years of manufacturing background required. Demonstrated ability to execute strategy and achieve results.
