Senior Process Engineer at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC in Holland, Michigan

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.

• Motivate and provide direction to the Process Technicians ensuring appropriate directions, training, and evaluation.  


• Develop and maintain the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.


• Review production and operating records and resolves technical processing issues.


• Follow established action plans for processes out of range.  


• Specify project management and buy off of new equipment.


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


• Motivate and train the mold setters, ensuring appropriate training and evaluation.


• Verify and apply narrow ranges for optimum processes to meet customer expectations. 


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


• Compile data and analyse past and current information in order to assist in the preparation of the budget and reduce operational costs.


• Work with tool shops for all tool repairs and maintenance.


• Maintain documentation closely, following necessary timelines on specific projects.


• Enforce safety rules daily.

Required Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Plastics/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Technology degree or similar

Required Qualifications

2-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Injection Molding with presses ranging from 85-3200 tons.

At least 2 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.

• Master-root cause troubleshooting with problem solving.


• Experience with valve gate, hot runner systems, and scientific injection molding principals.


• Desire to be hands on and overcome challenges that arise on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• RJG Master Molder 1 and Master Molder 2 training.


• Problem solving training.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                            Occasionally

Movement (Walking):                                                           Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs):                                     Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                          Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Occasionally