Teijin Automotive Technologies | Manufacturing Engineer LA

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally. Teijin Automotive Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the night shift. The position accomplishes essential engineering functions related to Process, Development and Project Engineering. Provides technical support to develop capable processes and coordinates factory projects related to new product introductions, engineering changes and process improvements. Coordinates manufacturing personnel activities to support the manufacture of customer requested prototype, engineering changes to existing product lines and new development products. To develop product and manufacturing technologies and processes that provide high quality products, excellent customer service and optimizes profitability for the company. Provide leadership for project management and manufacturing activities that result in creative and innovative improvements in the way the company manufactures customer products. Functions as project manager for assigned projects, originates capital request (CRs) and purchase orders (POs). Quotes cost and timing for engineering changes (ECNs) and new projects as assigned and tracks financials related to project. Coordinates and provides recommendations for design and development of process line tooling, equipment, work fixtures and optimum layout of an assigned product line. Provide technical services for development of process instructions manuals and key training aids for manufacturing in compliance with the current Quality System procedures and policy. Troubleshooting manufacturing process problems, concerns and issues related to each process line. Support the continuous improvement program by recommending improvements in product quality, reduced scrap, minimize/eliminate rework, improve labor efficiency, material saving and decrease equipment downtime. Control systems integration and programming. Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.