ABOUT SENIOR FLEXONICS
The Senior Flexonics division of Senior PLC serves markets with products for land vehicle emission control and industrial process control applications. As the largest manufacturer of flexible automotive components in the world, focusing majorly on diesel engines, Senior Flexonics has extensive manufacturing and distribution facilities on six continents. Senior’s diesel technologies support a growing number of major North American and European automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in meeting stringent emissions standards.
Senior's global values underpin what Senior does and how it does it...
- Safety
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Respect & Trust
- Accountability
- Excellence
WHY JOIN SENIOR FLEXONICS
Joining Senior Flexonics means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Project Engineer leads all aspects of projects for the Land Vehicles business unit via effective project planning techniques using APQP principles and strong internal and external communication skills. This role provides a key link between the Business Unit and Operations as they manage the project from inception to completion. The Manufacturing Project Engineer oversees the overall manufacturing of products based on customer and engineering inputs. In this role, the Manufacturing Project Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and improvements that comply with product specifications and quality controls. The Manufacturing Engineer supports the Business Unit and Business Development teams in the development of new products for customers.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
Advanced Product Quality Planning Compliance
- Use the APQP on all aspects of project management to efficiently lead projects from inception to completion
- Demonstrate the ability to identify project requirements, divide projects into manageable tasks and deliverables while mitigating risks and obstacles
- Possess the ability to lead without authority
Functional Excellence
- Provide a layer of review to ensure all Project Management APQP tasks meet the highest level of excellence and meet the customer's expectations
- Work directly with customers as needed
- Assist and supplement project work as needed
- Support the product development group in their technology research and analysis
Manufacturing Support & Process Development
- Review internal and external designs for manufacturability
- Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that align with project deliverables
- Provide engineering, quality, and project support in the areas manufacturing process of welding, brazing, machining, fabrication, forming, and assembly
Capital & Tooling Procurement
- Directly liaison with the Materials and Purchasing teams to develop effective procurement and sourcing plans to ensure alignment with project deliverables and objectives
- Develop & implement cost reduction projects
- Create RFQ's and perform quote analysis per Senior’s sourcing policy
- Assist in supplier the evaluation process to ensure suppliers comply with Senior’s sourcing policy
Continuous Improvement
- Use Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts to identify opportunities to improve current processes, protocols, and procedures leading to process improvements, cost avoidance, and/or cost savings
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial)
- APQP or Project Management certification a plus
EXPERIENCE
- 7 to 10 plus years experience in Project Management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical, and/or metal fabrication preferred
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts
- Sales engineering or product development support experience highly preferred
- ERP and MRP experience, Infor Syteline highly preferred
- PMP and/or APQP Certification is a plus
COMPETENCIES
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Communication
- Sense of Urgency
- Results Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Customer First Mindset
- Personal Accountability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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