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JOB DESCRIPTIONFunction:bull;The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer has direct responsibility on assigned programs for developing and releasing a production ready manufacturing process from quote through implementation on the plant floor. Ownership of the manufacturing process beginning with Product Engineering interface, continuing with equipment vendor monitoring and finishing with the Adient production facility will be required to facilitate a smooth launch. The AME must transition each program to the plant manufacturing team and to ensure program targets for cost and labor are achieved. The Sr. AME is a core member of the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT).Responsibilities:bull;Lead "Design for Assembly and Manufacturing" (DFAM) reviews, on assigned programs with product engineering team(s), including GDT review of product(s). Work with product engineering to develop a product that meets our required manufacturing standards and processes.bull;Responsible for establishing new program capital equipment, tooling, gage and plant upfit costs for installation on new programs. Regular report outs on status (timing and expenditures) against budget, including deviations, delays and potential risks to program timing are expected to management. Track the design, development, shipment and on-site installation certification of equipment to JCI manufacturing facilities.bull;Develop plant layout, material flow, equipment tracking and manufacturing process for new programs. Work with Industrial Engineering on capacity planning to establish cycle time and equipment requirements. The Sr. AME is responsible to track and update all documentation leading up to and through product launch.bull;Responsible for on time Manufacturing Engineering Sign Offs for all launch gates. Get equipment built, installed and certified on time to meet customer deliverables. Also responsible to ensure equipment readiness for program PPAP.bull;Organize required prototype build events.bull; Work with production plant to ensure staffing, plant layout, utility needs and timing are understood and agreed upon.bull;Maintain "Open Issues List" for equipment and manufacturing development. Drive closure to all issues on time to meet program expectations.bull;Work with the production plant to achieve timely and proper installation and certification of the capital equipment so program expectations are met (financial and performance).bull;Responsible to engage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance team at the JCI facility until a smooth and effective transition hand-off is realized.Skills and Experience:bull;Engineering Degree (or equivalent experience), prefer ME, IE or EEbull;Minimum 8-10 years' experience in manufacturing (prefer automotive or related)Essentialbull;Ability to work as part of a cross functional team towards common goals but with separate but often crossing areas of responsibilitybull;Ability to lead train AME's on deliverables / responsibilitiesbull;Skilled in problem solvingbull;Strong verbal and written communication skillsbull;Proven interpersonal, analytical and organizational skillsbull;Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignmentsDesirablebull;Welding experience, metal forming / stamping, machine buildingbull;Program Management experience. Prefer individual with proven record of success with Capital Budgetsbull;Experience in the assembly and manufacturing of small mechanismsbull;General knowledge of automotive seatingbull;Industrial Engineering Skills (Plant layo
