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Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?\nJob Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer\nDepartment: Product & Manufacturing Engineering\nReports To: Engineering Manager\nFLSA status: Exempt\nSUMMARY\nInalfa has some level of glass bonding in all of its manufacturing facilities. This is a core technology to the manufacture of sunroofs (especially in top slider designs) and key to long term profitability. This position primarily addresses the need to support and innovate the bonding processes.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nMonitor and audit existing Inalfa bonding operations at regular intervals\nRespond to and drive resolution of plant bonding issues\nMaintain awareness of bonding technology state-of-the-art\nPrescribe process verification testing in quality control plans\nSpecify and execute process and equipment technology improvement\nResident expert on chemistry of the bonding process including priming, sealants, glass/ceramics, ambient conditions and manufacturing methods\nDirect lab activities for process issues\nAudit supplier bonding operations\nDirect product engineering for design feasibility and optimization\nThe successful candidate approaches bonding operations creatively, methodically and logically; leading team solutions with patient, thorough communication.\nWork directly as part of the Advance Process team on new programs and processes\nPrimary Skills (Elective)\nGeneralist automotive component/sub assembly manufacturing floor experienceDevelop written control plans and work instructions\nCompose and update failure modes and effects analysis documentation\nSupport engineering change activities\n\nStrong troubleshooting skills for electro-mechanical equipment\nExperienced in DFA, process design, build and launch, AQP, troubleshooting, continuous improvement.\nLead engineering resources and unionized skilled trades to troubleshoot and repair equipment\nBasic industrial engineering knowledge\nKnowledge of or experience with: MSDS maintenance, VA/VE, Analytical Problem Solving, ISO 14000 environmental controls, lean manufacturing concepts\nAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations\nDirect programming of material handling robots\nSoftware skills - Autocad, ABB Softexec\nIATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.\nAdhere to all IATF 16949 procedures as related to the Engineering department function.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE\nBachelors degree in engineering; Must have experience with:Automotive glass bonding and adhesive processes\nChemistry of urethane based adhesive systems\nAutomated metering, transport and deposition of adhesives or sealants\n\n5+ years experience in manufacturing plant\nStrong record keeping and documentation skills.\nSoftware skills - MS office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MS Visual, MS Project\nLANGUAGE SKILLS\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.\nMATHEMATICAL SKILLS\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.\nREASONING ABILITY\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nWhat can you expect from us?\nPaid vacation.\nPaid sick time.\nHealthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.\nCompany paid and voluntary life insurance plans.\nDisability benefits.\nOur Core Values areOne Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.\nWE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!\nDoes this sound interesting to you? 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