Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)
Yanfeng · Holland, MI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Yanfeng (automotive) in Holland, MI. Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Injection molding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$166k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$166k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 64%
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- ✓ FMEA 33%
- Automation 29%
- Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, Injection molding, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Yanfeng in Holland
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Full description from YanfengAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
to create specifications and options for tooling and equipment and then works with vendors to procure, install and implement into the manufacturing facility.
Essential Functions of Job
Provide direct input to the Simultaneous Development Team (SDT) by doing the following:
- ◆Provide manufacturing feasibility assessments for product design, engineering changes, scope changes and quality concerns.
- ◆Project manage the procurement and acceptance of required equipment & tooling.
- ◆Facilitate the implementation of production equipment/tooling into the manufacturing facility and any corresponding technical training.
- ◆Complete Process FMEA and manage RPN risks.
Additional
Responsibilities
- ◆Assess the product, process, equipment and tooling strategies for potential ergonomic concerns and manage action items to resolve.
- ◆Support customer part needs through pilot, testing, run-at-rate and internal process sign offs.
- ◆Create and support continuous improvement projects.
Essential Common
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).
Specific
Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree
Science Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering
Plastics or Engineering Technology required (BSME or BSMET or similar)
- ✓Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
5-9 minimum years of relevant experience
3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, or similar
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.
(Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- ✓Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing (Tier One Automotive interiors experience preferred, not required)
- ✓Injection molding process and tooling design, build and validation experience
- ✓Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance.
- ✓Mechanical aptitude and analytical problem solving
- ✓Work flow, line balance and takt time
- ✓Experience with AutoCAD
- ✓DOE and data driven studies experience
- ✓Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement training or experience
- ✓Candidates must demonstrate technical and project management skills
- ✓Familiar with entire product life including development, launch and production.
- ✓Understands and demonstrates ability to work with and improve documented manufacturing standards
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The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Tooling Engineer is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate the implementation of manufacturing process into an industrial plant. The Senior AME works to develops, implements, and improves manufacturing strategies by utilizing their knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. They create plans that optimize work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. The Senior AME uses product
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
Our Investment in You
- •Competitive Compensation Packages
- •Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day one
- •Competitive 401k Match
- •Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- •Life and Disability Insurance
- •Supplemental Health Plans
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Company Discount Program
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.