Manufacturing Engineer
Yanfeng · Chattanooga, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Yanfeng (automotive) in Chattanooga, TN. In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems.
- Tools it names
- OEE, FMEA, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $89k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 43 manufacturing engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 42 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$149k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 60%
- Tooling 49%
- ✓ New product launch 47%
- Six Sigma 42%
- ✓ Automation 40%
- Cost reduction 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Yanfeng
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Yanfeng in Chattanooga
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Full description from YanfengAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Information Security: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
- ✓Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- ✓Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- ✓Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- ✓Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Required Education Level
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar.
- ✓Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
2-5 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field.
3 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.
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
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- •Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
- •Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
- •Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment.
- •Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
- •Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
- •Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
- •Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
- •Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
- •Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
- •Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
- •Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
- •Lead equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
- •Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
- •Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
- •Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- •Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services
- •Work closely with maintenance, engineering and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
- •Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
- •Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
- •Participate in design and build reviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
- •Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
- •Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeover times.
- •Any and all other duties assigned by manager.
Essential Common
for all Employees
- •International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related IOS requirements.
- •Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related EHS requirements.
- •Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- •Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance