Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles. Senior Regional Technical Manager United States - TN - Chattanooga
Job DescriptionThe Regional AME Technical Manager will work closely with 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, and 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.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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, apply a logical methodology and 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, 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, write an appropriations request, follow the request through the approval process, and help the plant implement.Additional ResponsibilitiesWorking knowledge of tooling and the requirements of a successful tool/process combination. 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.QualificationsDegree 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.Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.
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