Yanfeng · 2 months ago
Manager Plant Manufacturing Engineering
McCalla, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expYanfeng is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, focused on enhancing the mobility experience through innovative design and manufacturing. The Manager Plant Manufacturing Engineering will oversee all plant engineering functions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the successful launch of new products and processes.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for all plant engineering functions including manufacturing engineering, process engineering, tooling, facility and equipment maintenance
Leads and drives activities related to continuous improvement (e.g., cycle times, scrap, quality, material cost reduction, regrind implementation, etc.)
Reviews and establishes contingencies / justifications for Capital Appropriation Requests, department budgets, and personnel salary plans
Develops plans for process improvement and will have specific areas of accountability in its execution
Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing the manufacturing input for development of new process and improvements to existing processes and tooling
Ensures new tools and processes from launch team are ready for production and ensures smooth execution in operations
Direct all engineering and maintenance functions in the plant, assigns responsibilities and ensure compliance to expectations of performance
Develop personnel in technical execution, planning, and decision making to positively impact business financials
Mentoring/Coaching through group communication and 1on1’s
Influences supporting groups and operations
Enforce safety rules daily and actively intervenes to correct unsafe actions and conditions
Conducts daily observations of PPE use and safe work practices adherence and coach employees as needed
Any and all other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Engineering, Technical Engineering or similar
Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position
7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with leading engineering and maintenance
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
Superior problem solving and decision-making ability
Mechanical Aptitude for problem solving
Proven ability to effectively lead a team and drive operational improvements
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
3 – 5 years of injection molding experience
Understanding of scientific molding concepts
Experience with various injection molding technologies
3 – 5 years leading manufacturing engineering
3 – 5 years with vacuum forming and foam in place processes
Benefits
Development programs
Continuous learning
Mentorship
Volunteerism
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
Recent News
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2025-08-07
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