Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

Our Culture

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading key activities related to new projects (NBO), including preparing quotes, managing capital investments (CAPEX), capacity planning, and optimizing equipment use in accordance with the long-term plan (LRP). In addition, he or she will drive the research, development, and implementation of new technologies and processes within the Manufacturing Engineering area, working closely with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, both globally and locally. This position requires availability to travel to various PHINIA plants and supplier facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and ensure accurate and timely quotations using the Global Quotation System (GQS), including technical feasibility studies.
• Manage the CAPEX budget by department, owner, and forecast, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate capital investment requests for future budget cycles.
• Ensure capacity planning and efficient equipment utilization in accordance with the LRP, in coordination with Production and Lean Manufacturing departments.
• Evaluate new product requirements (NBO) and volume increases for existing products to ensure manufacturing capacity.
• Provide functional support to the New Launches team during program reviews.
• Define technical specifications and manufacturing standards, considering PHINIA technologies and market trends.
• Facilitate the introduction of new products and technologies in New Launches.
• Develop technical specifications for the acquisition of new equipment.
• Collaborate with the PHINIA Global Team in the development and implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Research and compare emerging technologies to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Train process engineering and maintenance personnel in the operation of new equipment.
• Prepare and present technical information to customers, suppliers, and management.
• Support the preparation of APQP documentation in accordance with AIAG standards.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure safety during industrialization and initial production.
• Perform safety/ergonomic evaluations on newly developed equipment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams at the plant for the introduction of new manufacturing equipment.
• Actively participate in the Annual Physical Inventory.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, manufacturing, or related field)
• Experience in a similar position: 5 years of related work experience in the automotive industry.
• Required technical knowledge:
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Management of multiple simultaneous projects and fulfillment of deliverables.
• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Program management and development of technical specifications.
• 3D design, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Other requirements: Organization and leadership, report writing skills, measurement systems, effective communication and negotiation, results-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel: Yes
• Frequency: Quarterly
• English required: Competent

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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