Maintenance Engineer at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in FOUNTAIN INN, South Carolina

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting in coordinating and directing all necessary work by the plant maintenance staff.  This position is responsible to develop machine issues lists, coordinate corrective action, and follow through on items to ensure completion.  The maintenance engineer will work to support the plant equipment and facilities through hands on activities and will work towards developing the people, processes, procedures, and equipment used in the operation. 

Essential functions of the job:

• Develops maintenance preventive surveys, evaluating or recommending actions to minimize production downtime. 


• Coordinates the setting up and adjustment of new (industrial) equipment. 
  
  Provides on the job training, coaching and deals with setting up, calibration, testing and repair activities.


• Prepares reports and keeps records.   


• May also cover ongoing facilities management (e.g. establishment 
  
  of maintenance standards, maintenance of building services in compliance with statutory regulations such as Health & Safety). 


• Works with maintenance team on spare parts inventory to manage costs and maximize uptime.


• Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.


• Works closely with the maintenance team in the troubleshooting and upkeep of 
  
  the plant equipment.


• Provides training for the maintenance technicians on the operation and 
  
  diagnostics of plant floor equipment as needed.


• Participate in Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Programs to improve 
  
  MU.


• Recommends and initiates modifications or replacement of plant equipment that fails to meet operational standards.


• Manages exploration of new processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.


• Good computer skills able to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Works with Maintenance Dept. and Process Engineers for all repair and maintenance of automation equipment.


• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timelines on specific 
  
  projects. Ability to setup and Program, Touch up points of existing Programs.


• Develop, maintain, and improve automation control systems integral to injection molding and assembly equipment. 


• Responsible for the installation, modification and troubleshooting of plant floor Robotics – Sepro, Fanuc, and ABB.  Others as required.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree


• Engineering, Technical Engineering Degree or similar.


• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required qualifications:

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with Production.


• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry


• Electrical Journeyman’s license preferred.


• 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.


• Computer literacy.


• Proficient organizational skills.


• Excellent oral communication skills.