Technical Manager at Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Hoover, Alabama

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.

• Responsible for all plant engineering functions including manufacturing engineering, process engineering, tooling, facility and equipment maintenance. 


• Leads and drives activities related to continuous improvement (e.g., cycle times, scrap, quality, material cost reduction, regrind implementation, etc.). 


• Reviews and establishes contingencies / justifications for Capital Appropriation Requests, department budgets, and personnel salary plans. 


• Develops plans for process improvement and will have specific areas of accountability in its execution. 


• Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing the manufacturing input for development of new process and improvements to existing processes and tooling. 


• Ensures new tools and processes from launch team are ready for production and ensures smooth execution in operations.


• Direct all engineering and maintenance functions in the plant, assigns responsibilities and ensure compliance to expectations of performance.


• Develop personnel in technical execution, planning, and decision making to positively impact business financials.


• Mentoring/Coaching through group communication and 1on1’s. 


• Influences supporting groups and operations.


• Enforce safety rules daily and actively intervenes to correct unsafe actions and conditions.


• Conducts daily observations of PPE use and safe work practices adherence and coach employees as needed. 


• Any and all other duties as assigned by manager.

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:   Engineering, Technical Engineering or similar.

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

7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with leading engineering and maintenance.

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

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.

• Superior problem solving and decision-making ability.


• Mechanical Aptitude for problem solving.

Proven ability to effectively lead a team and drive operational improvements.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.


• 3 – 5 years of injection molding experience.


• Understanding of scientific molding concepts.


• Experience with various injection molding technologies.


• 3 – 5 years leading manufacturing engineering.

3 – 5 years with vacuum forming and foam in place processes