JOB DESCRIPTION

At Avanzar, we produce automotive interiors for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Inc.’s plant in San Antonio, where Tundra and Tacoma pickup trucks are manufactured. We also serve the Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California in Mexico, which builds Tacoma pickup trucks.

Avanzar is a word in Spanish that means, “to move forward.” Each day you will play an important role in helping our team move forward – by implementing best business manufacturing processes and having a continued focus on our customer, TMMTX, our suppliers and our joint venture partners, Adient and Yanfeng.

Summary:

The Engineering Manager will support the plant and customer through effective management of new programs, plant projects and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions.The Engineering Manager will develop assembly, process, fixturing and equipment to ensure high quality and cost-effective production.Assure design changes are implemented in a timely cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership to Engineering and Maintenance team for automotive seat and overhead system manufacturing.Responsible for providing direct interface to customers, suppliers and product engineering organization, specially focused on Seat Assembly, Overhead system assembly.Work closely with lean manufacturing teams to update key process indicators such as: Quick Tool Change, Tool performance, OEE., Jobs per hour, Lean Manufacturing Implementation.Line balance chartsSupport plant safety programs by ensuring that engineering support is involved with the implementation into the manufacturing processes.Manage the quoting and implementation of product design changes.Support identification, implementation and verification of continuous improvement activities.Establish/evaluate internal integration plans by completing make vs. buy plans and present proposals.Develop appropriate production technologies and methods according to business needs.Plan resources and budget to achieve profit plan goals for fiscal year.

Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree in Engineering or a related field (i.e. mechanical, industrial, manufacturing).Preferably five years automotive experience.Experience with launches a plusCI Experience desired

PRIMARY LOCATION

Avanzar San Antonio Facility