Main Responsibilities 

• Provide direct input to the simultaneous development team (SDT) by doing the following: 
• Develop the Process Team in theirskills and knowledge of proper processing techniques, including SPC tools, team-oriented problem-solving Techniques, etc. 
• Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing themanufacturing input for development of new processes and improvements to existing processes and tooling. 
• Provide leadership within the Process Team and take a personal, active role inthe efforts to meet our operational targets in scrap, RFT (Right First Time), PPM, etc. 
• Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.  
• Assess the product, process, equipmentand tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.  
• Responsible for injection molding related continuous improvement (e.g. cycle times, scrap, quality, material cost reduction, regrind implementation, etc.) 
• Create and support continuous improvement projects.  

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
• Candidates mustdemonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to encourage individuals to improve performance.  
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving. 
• 3+ years experience with AutoCAD
• DOE and data driven studies experience. 
• Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience. 
• Candidates must demonstrate technical and project management skills.  
• Familiar with entire product life including development, launch and production.  
• Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards.  
• Must be able and willing to travel both locally & out of state to customer sites, supplier sites and manufacturing sites.  
• Must be comfortable with climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

Required Education Level: Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering,
Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
*Equivalent work experience may also beconsidered for certain positions.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred) 
  Ability to learn new tasks quickly  
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing) 
• Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.) 
• High communications skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge 
• High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance  

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees: 

• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements. 
• Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements. 
• Compliance: Understand, apply, and meetall function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements. 
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 
• Employee musthave the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time. 
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels. 
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be atassigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).