Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Leads team of engineers to develop an automotive interiors product to specifications
Main Responsibilities: 

• Work with external customers and internal business units to assess requests for ongoing product changes.  Determine how to most effectively manage changes, either as a new product launch or as part of ongoing launch support.


• Develop timelines/tactical plans to track and achieve Engineering deliverables.  Maintain timeline to track project status and ensure that deliverable timing obligations are met. Seek guidance and support if necessary to ensure schedule is maintained.


• Identify and address issue root cause using problem solving skills such as KT and 5-Why analysis.  Using Engineering 8-D problem solving technique where appropriate.


• Apply knowledge of plastic part design and injection-molding to design concepts.  Lead design team in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.


• Work with suppliers to acquire part data, samples and quotes as necessary and own supplier relationship for engineering deliverables, including drawings, CAD models and appropriate analysis.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.


• Four (4) years of experience in automotive interiors.


• Design and development expertise.


• Knowledge of plastic part design for injection molding.


• Knowledge of Injection Mold Tooling (gates, parting lines, action, etc.) as it relates to part design.


• Plastic resin and materials selection knowledge as related to interior components.


• Dimensional management and tolerancing experience. Ability to develop component and sub-assembly GD&T tolerancing and tolerance stack-up studies in support of manufacturing & craftsmanship goals.