Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (Preferred)
7-10 years in design and construction of components for automotive interiors
Familiarity with secondary processes like heat staking, welding, and forming
Automotive industry experience with interior trim launches
Strong time management and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with PLCs and HMI software development (Preferred)
Responsibilities
Support manufacturing design for feasibility and process robustness
Assist in quote development and technical discussions with management and OEMs
Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
Oversee tool design, budgeting, and build for new programs
Lead tooling efforts to meet customer specifications
Manage supplier relations during fixture build activities
Ensure compliance and safety standards are met during project execution
Benefits
Opportunity for travel to various IAC and supplier locations
Engagement in innovative automotive projects
A role that supports continuous learning and technical skill development
Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Potential to influence product design and manufacturing efficiency
Full Job Description
General Description
Provide advance product and manufacturing design support to IAC manufacturing facilities, IAC product design team, and OEM to assure manufacturing feasibility and robust processes are driven into product design from a secondary tool perspective
Assist IAC plants in the development of RFQ, quote reviews/vetting, sourcing decision, and technical discussions with IAC management & OEM's.
Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods, and facilities.
Support manufacturing facility:
Manage activities related to the tool design, construction, budget and timing of secondary machine / fixture builds for new program launches
Provide tooling leadership to project teams to support customer needs
Manage secondary machine / fixture build activities with suppliers to meet IAC program timing, cost and quality objectives
Champion the preproduction machine run-offs and approval processes to assure prompt PPAP based quoted cycle times and OEE's
Participate in cost negations pertaining to tool and engineering change cost
Support pre-production machine start up at IAC Manufacturing plants during the PPAP process
Provide technical support to IAC Manufacturing plants on troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives.
Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods, and facilities.
Ensure projects are executed with the proper safety devices per OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and IAC Standards
Qualifications
(4) yr ME or IE Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
7-10 years' experience in machine / fixture design, construction/build, & follow-up for interior trim automotive components (Floor Consoles, Instrument Panels. Hard Trim, or Doors).
Core secondary operations / processes: heatstake / sonic welding, hot plate/IR welding, punching, edge wrapping, and vac forming
Automotive experience with past programs / interior trim launches
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Must have good written and oral skill sets, be proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to resolve issues quickly and to recognize and resolve threats to program objections
Controls Experience: (Preferred by not required)
Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
Experience developing and modifying HMI software, including RSView, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, and Ignition
Knowledge of legacy automation networks, including DH+, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus, Profibus, ASi, and others
Experience developing and modifying HMI software, including RSView, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, and Ignition
Develop new and support old programming using Studio5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSView Studio, FactoryTalk View Studio, RSSQL, RSNetWorx
The design, implementation, and troubleshooting of machine controls related equipment for the plants in North America (with Global support).
Must have flexibility to work at and travel to IAC plant locations and supplier locations.
20%-30% of your time will be spent traveling supporting position requirements.
Must have good negotiating skills. Position involves reviewing and establishing tool costs with suppliers and OEM cost analyst
Must be able to work independent of direct supervision, especially when away from the office
Must be able to work as a member of the launch team, be proficient at working with all levels of the organization, while maintaining a sense of individual accountability and responsibility
