Manufacturing Engineer

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