Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping Equipment Engineering

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping will support the planning and execution of processes and equipment to ensure efficient and reliable production to deliver world-class products on time and cost-effectively. This specifically includes feasibility, Production Capacity Planning, Construction, and supporting of logistical planning. They will support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

You Will:

• Develop manufacturing processes and layouts for efficient product flow
• Develop specifications for custom equipment, i.e., RFQ and SOWs
• Closely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment design
• Validate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementation
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document new processes Design manufacturing equipment accessories
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; and estimating future requirements
• Manage internal Lucid Customers, assess needs regarding priorities, deadlines, and quantities, and driving suppliers for on-time deliverables
• Track and manage equipment trials for SOP
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors
• Travel 25-50% to visit suppliers (US and International)

You Bring:

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience maybe considered in Lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or 3+ years with a Masters Degree
• Experience in Program Management / Engineering experiencing a high-volume manufacturing environment is needed
• Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping
• Extensive aluminum Class A, BIW, and Closures experience with a focus on stamping manufacturing
• Experience foreign suppliers
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques in a stamping manufacturing environment. Equipment, tooling, metal stamping, assembly, and testing
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical, time management, and analysis skills
• Must be capable of working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and management on a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to remain current with state-of-the-art technologies and practices related to the metal stamping process as well as developing innovative solutions when necessary. Must be able to travel internationally
• Proficient with MS Office- Excel, Project, Word
• Proficiency in Cad software — AutoCAD, CATIA a plus