Job Description
What’s most important to you? A fast-paced, dynamic workplace with good teamwork? Having autonomy to grow your career? Or making a meaningful impact?
How about all of the above? If you’re nodding, we are looking for you to join Team Rebo as an
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer !
A BIT ABOUT US We are Rebo, and we provide interior and exterior automotive and electronics lighting solutions – both traditional and new concepts that we are excited to design and make! We are developing new technologies which help drive the future of electric vehicles, including charge status indicators as well as using light in new ways to improve safety and design. The opportunities to solve both practical customer needs and deliver enhanced features are endless.
Here, you'll discover that we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better and we put our people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. We strive to create a culture of learning and opportunity, and most importantly, an environment where you can feel connected to your work every day. We have our sights set on exciting things ahead, and we need top talent like YOU to help us get there!
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT - Serve as the manufacturing engineering lead on new product launch teams.
- Develop and execute Manufacturing Feasibility Studies and DFM/DFA reviews for lighting components and assemblies.
- Drive timing and deliverables for manufacturing readiness in line with program milestones.
- Design and develop manufacturing processes for lighting assemblies, including:
- Plastic injection molding
- Ultrasonic and vibration welding
- Sealing, gluing, and lens bonding
- Thermal management
- Automated assembly and testing systems
- Define process flow diagrams, line layouts, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
- Lead process validations (e.g., Run at Rate, PV builds, capability studies, Gage R&R), solving critical process issue at launch.
- Support mold and fixture design reviews for complex lighting components (e.g., clear lenses, reflectors).
- Manage sourcing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning new equipment.
- Ensure tools and machines meet safety, quality, capacity, and productivity targets.
- Work closely with product design engineering, quality, purchasing, and operations to ensure manufacturability.
- Coordinate with suppliers and integrators for automation and tooling development.
- Participate in PFMEA development and implementation of control plans.
- Lead manufacturing proposal with manufacturing assumptions for customer RFQ
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through process design and lean principles, meeting project finance target.
- Ensure designs support DFMA principles and future automation scalability.
- Support scrap and rework reduction efforts during launch ramp-up.
- Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality systems.
- Participate in internal audits and support corrective actions as needed.
- Experience with LED lighting assembly, optical alignment, and thermal management preferred.
- Familiarity with automotive OEM requirements (e.g., Ford GPDS, GM GVDP, Honda SQAM) preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and error-proofing techniques preferred.
- Strong project management and supplier coordination skills preferred.
YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in automotive lighting, injection molding, or automated assembly environments.
- Fluent in English and Chinese a plus.
- Experience with APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and process validation.
- Strong knowledge of tooling, fixturing, automation, and plant layout optimization.
- Proficient in CAD (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks), MS Office, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
- Hands-on experience launching new products in a Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive environment.
BE ON TEAM REBO, AND YOU’LL ENJOY - A competitive benefits package and a starting pay rate, with the opportunity to advance
- We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Matching 401k
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- …and SO much more!
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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