Saturday, May 25, 2013

( Data Center Engineer ) ( Senior Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Architect ) ( Safety Manager ) ( Software Security Engineer ) ( Electrical Engineer ) ( Process Engineering Systems Analyst ) ( Software Development Engineer – Simulink Architecture ) ( Software Development Infrastructure Engineer ) ( Manufacturing Assistant Manager-Illinois ) ( Quality Assurance Validation Specialist ) ( Quality Assistant Manager ) ( IT Sr Specialist - Infrastructure Strategy ) ( Kaizen Specialist ) ( Senior Legal Specialist ) ( Production Planning Engineer ) ( Sales Engineer Specialist ) ( Production Engineer- Door Assembly Specialist ) ( Production Engineer - Seat Assembly ) ( Corporate Strategy Specialist ) ( Production Engineer- Injection Assistant Manager )


Data Center Engineer

Details: Genesis10 is seeking a Datacenter Engineer for their client, a large financial institution in Detroit, MI.Responsibilities:Under direct supervision, the Datacenter Engineer monitors and maintains datacenters, wiring closets and electrical room equipment. They are responsible for the installation and removal of low voltage cabling as well as general equipment in datacenters and wiring closets, and keeping an accurate inventory of datacenter / electrical room and wiring closet contents and supplies. Additionally, the Datacenter Engineer works with the rest of the datacenter team to resolve technical issues, and to track and forecast floor space, power and cooling requirements. The Datacenter Engineer works independently or as a team member in technology planning and design, as well as guiding overall objectives of projects. As a more seasoned team member, the Datacenter Engineer establishes procedures and standards and provides subject matter guidance to other teams and continuously pursues cost savings in team projects. The Datacenter Engineer is accountable for individual growth, as well as that of the Datacenter team as a whole. Works on moderately complex projects as a team member. Functions, relatively independently, under direction of a team leader. Generally follows documented procedures and checklists. Must participate in an on-call rotation.

Senior Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Architect

Details: Capgemini Government Solutions As a leading provider of services in the public sector – civilian, defense, state and local, & healthcare organizations – Capgemini Government Solutions (CGGS) understands what is required to accelerate business decision making, increase productivity, improve quality in project delivery, and provide the services vital to effectively managing a program. Our consulting teams work with public sector organizations to solve mission-critical problems quickly by identifying, designing, and implementing value added changes in their strategies and operations.  Our key offerings include IV&V Services, Strategy and Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Organizational Change Management, Human Capital Management and Program Management. We’ve helped the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and the Department of Agriculture – just to name a few of our clients – implement programs, transform their organizations, and solve some of their toughest issues. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Capgemini Group, we have an agile, entrepreneurial corporate environment in the unique position of having the support of a multibillion-dollar international organization.  And, just like our clients, we are here to serve.  At Capgemini, People Matter, Results Count. Role: Senior Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Architect Responsibilities: Assist in the engagement with stakeholders to provide advisory support to enterprise architecture governance processes, system development lifecycle processes, and executive review boards.  Assist clients with preparation for gate reviews, provide oversight to enterprise architecture development efforts, and offer recommendations for improvement to IT governance processes. Participate assertively but diplomatically in joint technical teams consisting of both government and contractor personnel representing customer organization. Documents system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large scale information systems.  Design architecture artifacts to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. As appropriate, ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software  application.  Evaluate analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

Safety Manager

Details: A heavy manufacturing client in NW Alabama is in need of a Safety Manager.  The Safety Manager  will work in cooperation with all functions to: train employees in safety policy and encourage safe behavior institute safety teams, attend their meetings, and teach effective team practices audit the facility for safe practice adherence investigate all accidents and near misses and provide documentation and corrective action for each facilitate a lean culture there by fostering an organized,  stable, and safe workplace maintain all OSHA reporting and documentation provide environmental monitoringImpact Professional Search is a recruiting organization dedicated to connecting clients seeking Lean Manufacturing, Lean Sigma, and Demand Flow deployment expertise with candidates whose careers reflect a dedication to the principals of the Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma ideologies.  Our owner comes from a 20 year career in operations from entry level engineer to VP of Operations in companies whose cultures were centered on the instruction, implementation and commitment to Lean as a management philosophy rather than a flavor of the month effort.

Software Security Engineer

Details: Software Security EngineerJob Code: HITS05131100Job Description:Responsible for examining Government off the shelf (GOTS) application code used to support the Air Mobility Command (AMC) command and control applications to identify possible security issues with the GOTS code. Inspection of application code will insure conformance to DISA Application Security STIGS and secure coding best practices. All risk finding will be documented within a DIACAP environment.Individual will also be responsible to research and develop security risk assessments. Run system scans using Fortify secure code analyzer and WebInspect. IWork with each AMC program office to ensure all identified coding errors are addressed.

Electrical Engineer

Details: Job Title Radiation Susceptibility/Effects EngineerJob Code: GCSD05131029Job Description:•         Radiation effects engineer will assist with system architecture trades, requirements analysis, and parts selection recommendations.  •    Provide radiation design and de-rating guidelines.  •    Parts selection and analysis will be performed, including gamma total dose testing and single event upset (SEU) testing of selected parts.  •    Single event testing can include both heavy ion testing as well as proton testing.  The testing and analysis are typically closely coordinated with the customer's radiation effects engineer.  •    Develop an overall system single event upset error budget and analysis.  •    Monitor system for design changes and parts substitutions, which could affect the system radiation tolerance.  •    Advise programs on radiation lot acceptance testing (RLAT) as required.  •    The radiation effects engineer monitors on-orbit performance to better understand when design margins are significantly greater or less than was predicted.•    Support for resolution of on-orbit anomalies if needed. •    Other radiation-related issues include support for spacecraft charging analysis and testing, maintaining an expertise of the availability of new rad-hard parts, and keeping current on the latest radiation analysis tools and radiation effects technology.

Process Engineering Systems Analyst

Details: Responsibilities: Our client is seeking a Business Systems Analyst in San Antonio, Texas (TX).Responsibilities:Document the performance of requirements analysis in accordance with the company's Software Process Engineering procedures, standards, guidelines, templates, forms and referencesWork Package Analysis; Artifacts will be completed in accordance with company requirementsDevelop Work Package EstimatesDevelop Requirements Specifications; This task will include development of the Requirements Specification Matrix, Business Use Cases, Business Rules/Specifications, Acceptance Criteria, User Acceptance Test Conditions and Test Cases, Page Specifications, and System Use Cases in accordance with the company's Software Process Engineering Library artifactsDefect AnalysisKnowledge transfer

Software Development Engineer – Simulink Architecture

Details: Job SummarySimulink is a world renowned tool for model-based design, where dynamic system models are used to go from concept to simulation though to implementation via automatic code generation. Simulink is currently the used in the design of every-day-systems (such as cars) to advanced systems (such as space vehicles). This position is for if you are a C++ Software Architect and enjoy working in a large C++ code base with many modules, collaborating with experienced developers to solve problems, and staying on top of current technologies.ResponsibilitiesYou will be working on the software infrastructure for the Simulink product. In this architecture role, you will evolve the Simulink architecture and its implementation. You will be working with several very talented teams, which we believe to be the strongest concentration of people with advanced degrees and industry experience in dynamic systems. Over time, you will gain an in depth knowledge of the Simulink “engine” and be responsible for ensuring its integrity and architectural consistency. Responsibilities include:Advancing the C++ software architecture of the Simulink engine.Advancing the componentization of the Simulink C++ code.Helping to capture the architectural aspects of current Simulink in software diagrams and helping to evolve the designs of Simulink to meet new challenges.Implementing and advancing the core classes within the Simulink computation engine.Helping to evolve the semantics (new features) of Simulink.Required QualificationsExpertise with C++Expertise with Software Architecture Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience or a PhD in engineering or computer science with practical experience  years’ experience is required. Strong skill for working in very large C++ code base.Good communication and organizational skills. Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow is a plus, but not required. Why MathWorks?It’s the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It’s contributing to software products that make a difference in the world. And it’s being part of a company with an incredible commitment to doing the right thing – for each individual, our customers, and the local community. MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs 2500 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.A. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.

Software Development Infrastructure Engineer

Details: Job SummaryMATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow are used by over a million engineers and scientists to help solve some of today’s most interesting and complex engineering problems.  You will be helping build infrastructure programs used in creating our next generation systems.  Examples include a massively distributed computation engine for product validation, and distributed systems for building code. This position is for you if you enjoy broad exposure to different technologies, collaborating with experienced developers to solve problems, and staying on top of current technologies.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for evolving foundation tooling used in the development of MATLAB and Simulink. Primary aspects of this position involve the development of a distributed computing engine to validate correctness of products.  Examples of this team’s responsibilities include:Development of a highly parallel and distributed validation engine (internal cloud computing system)Advocating coding standards to create and deploy static code analyzers for C++ codeCreating a distributed and parallel file replication systemContributing to the architecture of our products including systems to enable visualization of complex C++ codeRequired QualificationsA bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional work experience, or master's degree and 5 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree is required.C++ Preferred Qualifications Experience with Linux, MAC, or Windows desktop memory subsystems for large C++ programsLarge-scale engineering software developmentFamiliarity with system-level programmingExperience with Perl or PythonExperience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow Why MathWorks?It’s the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It’s contributing to software products that make a difference in the world. And it’s being part of a company with an incredible commitment to doing the right thing – for each individual, our customers, and the local community. MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs 2500 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.A. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.

Manufacturing Assistant Manager-Illinois

Details: I. General Summary: Manage and lead Manufacturing department group leaders, team leaders, and team members for assigned areas/shift to ensure safety, quality, positive work environment, customer requirements, and manufacturing needs are met through the Toyota Production System (TPS) philosophy. Provide leadership and motivation to direct reports in manufacturing system that emphasizes safety, quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. II. Essential Job Functions: A. Leads and manages manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned areas/shift to meet customer requirements. Ensure manufacturing operations are running effectively in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency/productivity, cost, and team member morale. Provide direction and motivation to group leaders focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and morale. Conduct daily manufacturing production area audits to ensure procedures for safety, quality, equipment, and training are being followed and all aspects of manufacturing are effective including correcting sub-standards. Lead development of Group Leaders in the consistent application of the TB Way and Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP). Implement short and long term corrective actions for manufacturing problems. Ensure all departmental procedures are complaint with quality and environmental management systems and programs. Monitor daily build sheets and analyze efficiency rates and downtime to ensure customer requirements are being met. B. Lead Manufacturing supervision for assigned areas/shift in utilizing TPS techniques. Learn, embrace, implement, and teach TPS techniques to Manufacturing team members. Coordinate and maintain standardization of processes/methods and one piece flow in Just in Time (JIT) production system. Lead identification of manufacturing problems and eliminate waste. Develops, leads, monitors, and participates in a Manufacturing continuous improvement system. Kaizen and develop processes that lower operating costs and increase efficiency. Implement, monitor, and maintain a clean, organized department through 5S activity. C. Support development and management of annual plan, budget, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control. Ensure Manufacturing hoshin goals are met and kept on track. Assists Production Manager in developing, planning, and maintaining the budget including making adjustments to achieve targets. Assist in the review and planning of headcount monthly for labor cost control and production efficiency (PEFF). Review and track Manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including leading problem solving for negative trends or goals not met. Assist with generation and report out of weekly/monthly reports with targets. Participates in management discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, and problem solving activities, and supports presentation of operational performance daily/weekly. D. Develops and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. E. Provides direction and motivation to team members emphasizing quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale. F. Ensures further development of group leaders, team leaders, and team members through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, corrective action, and cascade training. Update team member training matrix and schedule any needed training. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience: 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive. Greater than five (5) years functional leadership experience as supervisor in a manufacturing environment. Personal/Technical Skills: Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation. Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems. General understanding and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes. Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment. Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis. Advanced math skills. Strong leadership skills and ability. Excellent problem solving and people skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution. Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s). Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications. Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas. Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment. Ability to speak to groups of people and make presentations to executive groups. Ability to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Ability to teach group leaders, team leaders, and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT). Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Computer/Software: Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.). IV. Work Environment/Conditions: Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level. Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments. Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply. Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc. Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time. V. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member. EOE

Quality Assurance Validation Specialist

Details: Quality Assurance Validation SpecialistI.  General Summary: Support quality activities for key plant events.  Act as “Quality Program Manager” for important coordinated events.II.  Essential Job Functions:A. Support PCR and Localization Events Support activity for Process Change Requests and localization activities by ensuring the customer requirements are met and procedures are followed. Follow localization activities by representing the Quality Division in localization Kobeyas Ensure that the customer process is followed by the localization teams.  Do not permit activities outside of Supplier Quality Assurance Manual / Business Transfer Approval Board requirements. Coordinate document collection, customer electronic communication activities, and testing plans as required for cross-plant change event. B. Provide a Testing Interface1.  Coordinate the Product Evaluation Plan document creation and ensure that it is submitted2.  Submit Request for Technical Support documentation and arrange for testing quotation at outside laboratories.  Create overall project test plans based on best pricing and timing needs.3.  Manage Purchase Order creation, parts procurement, and testing completion according to the schedule4.  Confirm test results to plant customers according to schedule C. Control Color Master Library1.  Maintain color master library and monitor color plaque degradation over time2.  Control color master distribution and ensure masters are not lost (lend and return process or purchase process, customer dependant)3.  Acquire new color masters as needed from Toyota or other OEM sources D.  Maintain Customer Communication Library and Document Control System1.  Control master copies of Inspection Standards, Gage Approvals, Part Approval coversheets, and other important customer documents that could be required financially.  Ensure that they match the latest change instruction or manufacturing bill of materials release levels. E.  Support IMDS and SOC Requests1.  Support customer requests for International Materials Database System and Substance Of Concern documentation2.  Ensure IMDS and SOC records match the latest change instruction or manufacturing bill of materials release levels

Quality Assistant Manager

Details: I. General Summary: Organize and administer the Handover meetings at TBA Group plants for significant program events. Support the completion of Standardization events. II. Essential Job Functions: Administer Handover Meeting Events 1. Schedule management representatives to attend program review Handover meetings at appropriate program timing 2. Obtain, review, and organize information from multiple departments to determine the status of launching programs at critical milestones 3. Control and close open issues resulting from Handover review events 4. Review, approve, and distribute minutes from Handover events Administer Standardization Meeting Events (“Kansa Kairyou” Technical Events) 1. Organize and facilitate Standardization events each quarter 2. Monitor safety, function critical, and key warranty quality problems for possible inclusion in the events 3. Coordinate standardization of processes across TBA departments in response to critical issues 4. Review, approve, and distribute minutes from Standardization events Control Corporate Yokoten Actions (sharing of corrective action information) 1. Maintain a matrix of manufacturing processes at plants and identify networks of similar products for problem standardization. 2. Determine opportunities for standardization or items for communication in the event of critical quality or warranty spill 3. Share appropriate standardization information and follow up to confirm that it has been reviewed and implemented

IT Sr Specialist - Infrastructure Strategy

Details: I.  General Summary:  The Infrastructure Strategy team member will maintain and enforce TBA’s IT standards for network, server, and storage technologies.  This team member will also be responsible to monitor external vendor performance for implementations and support of TBA above stated infrastructure items.    II.  Essential Job Functions:  A.  Provide technical input to projects and monitors conformance to technical standards. B.  Serve as technical infrastructure expert to project teams from concept through deployment. C.  Align infrastructure architecture to pragmatic and strategic solutions; promotes re-use. D.  Participate in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and enabling business strategy. E.  Communicate and validate infrastructure architecture with the wider architecture team, program / project manager, and executive level stakeholders. F.  Manage infrastructure support (vendor interaction). G.  Participate in the development or validation of project plans, project reports, and project procedures. H.  Participate in activities including project progress reviews, quality assurance and quality control, verification of the products or services, and performance review of external providers. I.  Responsible for network, server, and Storage Area Network (SAN) components. J.  Work with IT Management to ensure all activities are consistent with established TBA IT standards and expectations.  K.  Work with Engineering, Business, and IT communities throughout the TBA Group Companies to identify opportunities for improvements to existing processes. L.  Maintain a positive working relationship with customer users, IT technical staff, and business/functional staff at all TBA affiliated companies.

Kaizen Specialist

Details: General Summary: Develop, design, and implement kaizen (continuous improvement) activities for current and new launches with the Manufacturing, Maintenance and Kaizen Departments. II. Essential Job Functions: Update and schedule kaizen activities using advanced software to create charts, graphs and Kaizen reports.   Standardize kaizen documentation and work with MCI group during Jishuken (self study and improvement) activities for assigned Region.   Oversee equipment improvement processes to ensure desired results are achieved.   Generate and complete work orders involving equipment improvement activities.   Work with Manufacturing, Maintenance and other departments to improve processes and efficiencies through line balancing, and other Kaizen activities.   Develop and update Yamazumi charts for takt time (cycle time) changes and Kaizen improvements.

Senior Legal Specialist

Details: I.  General Summary: Support Vice President & General Counsel in providing legal advice to TBA and Group Company business activities.  Respond to legal inquiries and prepare legal documents.  Research background information related to legal and compliance issues, gather records and files, and provide legal summaries.  Draft routine contracts and legal agreements.  Retain files of prepared legal documents and corporate records.  May respond to interrogatories and subpoenas.  Coordinate requests between internal groups and external counsel.  Oversee the processing of legal invoices and reconciliation of legal expenses relative to department budget.  Prepare budget analyses and forecasts of legal costs.  Serve as representative and liaison for company-wide and legal-specific projects.       II.  Essential Job Functions:   A.  Coordinate legal affairs for all TBA Group Companies and plants across the United States.   B.  Serve as Administrator of EthicsPoint reporting system; review and identify appropriate person(s) for handling reports; follow-up for timely response; administer access permissions; prepare summary and detailed reports for high-level confidential management discussions; identify trends.   C.  Lead company initiatives such as Records Retention and Policy Review; conduct interviews with management at all locations; collaborate with outside counsel for recommended retention periods, assessing business risks.   D.  Contribute to development and oversight of company compliance program; develop training materials and conduct appropriate training for team members on compliance matters.   E.  Forecast and reconcile all legal budget expenses; prepare summary reports for management review and reference.   F.  Conduct Litigation Management; organize and secure legal.   G.  Administer and collect quarterly litigation summaries from all group company locations for review by General Counsel & CEO, then submit to parent company (TB Japan).   H.  Serve as legal contact for PricewaterhouseCoopers audit requests.   I.  Manage e-Discovery, including issuing Legal & Litigation Holds and organizing large quantities of discoverable documents and information.   J.  Assist in identifying annual department goals, coordinating with overall company goals (Legal Hoshin).   K.  Manage corporate records – Articles & Bylaws/Operating Agreements, Minutes, Resolutions/Unanimous Written Consents, Technical Assistance Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Stock Certificates, and Annual Reports.   L.  Responsible for annual report filings with multiple Secretaries of State for all Group Companies; ensure group companies are in good standing.   M.  Create Forms Library for drafting of routine legal agreements and documents with state-specific law references and language as it relates to particular places of business.   N.  Design Contract Management Database capable of arranging legal and related documents with full-text search and ad-hoc reporting capabilities.   O.  Research and draft legal and analytical review for Vice President/General Counsel.   P.  Draft various legal agreements, letters, responses and other related documents.   Q.  Handle legal processes for all international documents.   R.  Prepare and enforce legal fee and expense submission procedures for outside counsel.   S.  Perform legal audit of personnel records; provide legal responses to HR Management.   T.  Serve as Novi location Notary Public.

Production Planning Engineer

Details: General Summary: Work with other departments to determine production strategy for new business, while collaborating with Production Engineers to determine production plans. Report to upper management the recommended direction for new business and obtain required approvals.   Essential Job Functions: Coordinate Manufacturing Process Benchmarking. Develop and plan Manufacturing Concepts. Read components, assembly drawings, and equipment drawings. Collect and organize data so it can be accessed and used for future programs. Quote headcount, capital, and tooling for new business. Create and present investment approval documents including compiling and reporting information in a timely manner. Monitor schedule of production preparation. Track project status and report to upper management when issues arise. Troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues with equipment suppliers.

Sales Engineer Specialist

Details: This position may be in Novi, MI or Greenville, SC I.  Primary Job Function:Track and maintain existing accounts by gathering information from different departments within the organization to create detailed quotations.  Assess engineering changes and cost/price relationship and maintain records in order to report for both internal management and external customers. Responsible for the new business RFQ’s originating from the USA.II.  Primary Responsibilities:A.  Obtain/analyze data (drawings, supplier quotes, engineering changes, etc.), create detail quotes and negotiate with the customer. Maintain profit tracking of the program through each engineering change level.   i.  Provide financial status of the program (profit and loss) for piece price and tooling status  ii.  Submit customer forms for pricing changes when engineering changes are implemented  iii.  Submit estimates to the customer for potential engineering changes  iv.  Review engineering change requests for financial impact and approve changes once financial responsibility has been identifiedC.  Follow up on customer purchase orders for tracking and payment.D.  Provide and explain price detail information to internal management and the customer.E.  Make quotations for new business RFQ and engineering changesF.  Provide clear explanations for quote strategiesG.  Management of the schedule and clear understanding of cost structure in preparation of customer paperwork

Production Engineer- Door Assembly Specialist

Details: General Summary: Utilize the Toyota Production System and engineering skills to perform Production Engineering functions setup for doors assembly production processes within Tier 1 automotive manufacturing plants.Establish engineering best practices to develop low cost, flexible production processes to meet Just in Time (JIT) delivery to customers.Plan, source, manage, and install new in-house doors assemblyprojects on time and on budget. This includes tooling, equipment, and training related to new programs. II. Essential Job Functions: Investigate capacity, make vs. buy, and process plans and costs. Develop and implement process and production preparation plans for new automotive doors assembly tools, equipment, and products. Provide support and assistance to technical center and other departments with research and development activities. Conducts research to develop and test new processes and procedures. Develop new or modify current methods, techniques, and procedures. Establish assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications and processes. Develop Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work standards that promote quality and lean manufacturing. Evaluate new developments in the automation field for possible application to current problems or production processes. Assist in development and maintenance of work instructions in compliance with TS16949 requirements. Set up doors assembly processes, train manufacturing staff, and hand over completed processes, equipment, and tooling to manufacturing teams. Coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure worker’s compliance with established procedures, restrictions, and standards. Supports PE and program Obeya/plant meetings (e.g., design reviews, project status reports, KPI reports, handover, etc.). Communicate project status to other departments and manufacturing plants. Support plant manufacturing and engineering staff during new program launches. Manage tool and equipment sourcing. Lead supplier selection process including developing project quotations, Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Scope of Requirements (SOR), and negotiating final costs for capital, tooling, and utility investment. Select suppliers for tooling, check fixtures, and equipment as related to doors assembly. Create, submit, and manageRingis,Purchase Requisitions(PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Capacity Plan, and Process Plan for tools and equipment. Manage suppliers in the design, construction, and installation of new tools and equipment. Verify tooling, part quality, and machine capability through design and functional reviews to ensure validation and compliance to design specifications, safety, quality, durability, and process plan operation parameters. Coordinate and oversee the installation of equipment to the manufacturing layout plan. Coordinate and oversee the installation of associated facility and equipment utilities (e.g., process water, electrical, compressed air, and welding gas). Coordinate, conduct , and oversee the tooling and/or equipment start-up, debug, and tuning to meet desired quality and manufacturing objectives. Improve existing or develop new equipment and tooling including managing Engineering Change Instructions (ECI). Perform experimental assembly to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. Actively contribute to the machine design from themanufacturing engineer’s perspective and liaise with other engineers in the team during the design and manufacturing process to ensure that the manufacturing process requirements are adhered to. Assist with writing equipment specifications for new or modified equipment and/or obtaining agreement on specifications of equipment from plants and other departments. Manage all ECIsfor tooling and equipmentincluding supporting equipment and tooling work. Prepares technical reports as a result of research, development, and preventative maintenance investigations. Initiate action to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system. Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving methods. Interface with internal/external customers and lead team members in problem solving with regard to production, customer, and supplier concerns. Create and manage project budgets. Create, manage, and/or update Engineering Quick Change (EQC) documents, plant layouts, Process PFMEA documents, RFQ, ECIquotations, open issues documents, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports.

Production Engineer - Seat Assembly

Details: Job DescriptionSeat Assembly Production Engineer Primary Job Function: Use Toyota Production System and Engineering skills to perform Production Engineering functions to establish and setup production processes within JIT automotive manufacturing plants. II. Primary Responsibilities: Develop process plans and production preparation plans for new automotive products Lead supplier selection process for sourcing of tools and equipment. Acquire approvals from management for Budget. Obtain other agreement of specifications of equipment from Plants and other Departments. Manage the design, construction and installation of new tools and equipment. Tune manufacturing processes, train manufacturing staff, and handover complete process to manufacturing teams.

Corporate Strategy Specialist

Details: Job Description Corporate Strategy Specialist Organization TBA - Erlanger FLSA Status Exempt Division/Department Corporate Strategy (CS) Grade/Class P5 – Administrative Specialist B Location Erlanger, KY Direct Reports 0 Reports To General Manager Indirect Reports 0 General Summary: Assist in the coordination of the activities of TBA as a member of the Corporate Strategy department. Responsible for grasping the current situation, collecting selected data, developing data reports, and analyzing and reporting to top management to make and implement a business decision or direction. II. Essential Job Functions: To facilitate the planning and results of TBAGC as it relates to profit, sales, taxes, capital, etc. Review and analyze TBAGC cost/profit structure and perform root cause analysis for improvement points with TBAGC management. To develop, review, and propose the profitability of a new project, and identify issues and countermeasures to management regarding the data or the conditions of the project. To coordinate and facilitate the establishment of a new company, project, or office when approved by management. To develop and manage the schedule for a new company or project, and to perform the necessary actions to ensure a smooth start-up of the new company. Coordinate the activities and actions between departments and with outside authorities for projects under CS control. To supplement the functions of TBA for inter-department coordination and special instructions and requests of management. To perform special tasks for TBAGC including enhancing the communication between companies, instructing group companies, and obtaining daily and monthly results of such special requests. To determine the roles and responsibilities over the actions to be taken by a group company and functions where the direct businesses do not exist to perform certain activities.

Production Engineer- Injection Assistant Manager

Details: Primary Job Function: Utilize the Toyota Production System and engineering skills to perform production engineering functions for automotive Injection/ manufacturing/assembly processes within our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing plants in North/South America. The interior system includes Injection, and some assembly. Primary Responsibilities: Manage and direct staff in Production Engineering Injection. Develop process and production preparation plans for new Injection and assembly components. Lead supplier selection process for tool and equipment sourcing. Create and manage purchase orders for tools and equipment. Communicate project status to other departments and manufacturing plants. Manage suppliers in the design, construction and installation of new tools and equipment. Set up automation processes, train manufacturing staff, and hand over completed process to manufacturing teams. Improve existing or develop new assembly equipment. Develop new or modify current Injection methods, techniques and procedures. Prepares technical reports as a result of research, development and preventative maintenance investigations. Conduct root cause analysis and problem solving methods. Conducts research to develop and test new processes and procedures. Establish assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications/processes. Evaluate new developments in the automation field for possible application to current Injection problems or production processes. Coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure worker’s compliance with established Injection procedures, restrictions, and standards. Perform experimental assembly to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. Assist in development and maintenance of work instructions in compliance with TS16949 requirements. Responsible to interface with internal/external customers and lead team members in problem solving with regard to production, customer, and supplier concerns. Authorize to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system. Actively contribute to the machine design from the assembly engineer’s perspective and liaise with other engineers in the team during the design and manufacturing process to ensure that the assembly process requirements are adhered to.