Analyze current processes and cost justify recommended changes, including capital equipment. Develop and document effective processes for new products. Provide project management and cross-functional team leadership to implement changes, Track results of changes. Own and provide day to day support to the manufacturing departments on all matters that effect quality and on-time delivery. Develop and maintain labor routings, Develop and coordinate tooling for sheet metal fabrication, Tube Bending
Requirements;
B.S. in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years related discipline. Experience with welding, both robotically and semiautomatic mig, stamping presses and related tooling, sheet metal punching, notching, and bending.Work analysis and cost/benefit analysis.Automation, such as with PLC’s, proxy’s, sensing, etc. Knowledge of continuous improvement,Working knowledge of ACAD, MS Project, Excel, MS Word, Oracle or equivalent.
Responsible for quoting and technical support of Unit related business. Responsible to management to develop service costs, create delivery milestones using real time through the departments, and review and take exception to customer T&Cs at the quote stage.
Technical & commercial liaison between all departments and customers / sales people. Uses tools for sizing, and selecting materials compatible with customer application. Learns how customer’s equipment functions, and begins to trouble shoots problems between customer’s equipment and product. Develops tools with the Contract Administrators to be used for easing contract management. Clearly defines customer’s expectations with regard to performance, communications & reporting, major milestones, critical path items, schedule of deliverables, cost assumptions, and payment schedules. Provides technical support of product upgrades or obsolete part replacement. If cost is unavailable (or not current) for projects, works with Purchasing and vendors to obtain current material costs including pattern repair/replacement, and with Manufacturing to obtain labor hours. Obtains and reviews customer’s Technical Specifications and Terms & Conditions. Identifies the technical and commercial exceptions and/or comments required for Company to provide an acceptable product. Seeks price and lead time guidance from Design and Manufacturing Engineering when info is not available.
Minimum qualifications:
BS in Engineering or equivalent job experience -1-2 years work experience in Marketing & Sales.
Coordinates the efforts of the various engineering and technical people reporting to him/her to obtain the best processes in a professional and timely manner. Planning of product realization.
Maintain a professional level of expertise within his/her group through training sessions and exposure to new concepts and theories. Plant facility and equipment planning.
Works in conjunction with the Technology Manager in Design for Manufacturing.
Applies sound and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
Requires the use of advanced techniques and modifications and the extension of theories, precepts and practices. Manufacturing process improvement. Carries out assignments on a lead center level, as required.
Supervises Process Engineers, Process Technicians, Tool Inspection, and Sample Technicians.
Coordinates R&D, Sales, Marketing, other plants within Operations, Customers and Production.
Process Development, Standardization, Coordination within Groups, Support/conduct projects to help maintain established ISO 14001 EMS standard & OHSAS 18001 standard
Conduct projects, maintain systems and documents established to satisfy ISO/TS 16949 standard requirements
Requirements;
Several years experience as a Product or a Tool Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, or Senior Tool Engineer) or a B.S. or M.S. degree plus a minimum of five years as an Engineering Supervisor or Tool Engineering Supervisor.
Participates in new product/process development, establishes manufacturing processes and procedures, and provides technical expertise/support to manufacturing.
Provides production support through documented process set-ups, monitoring, and adjustments.
Troubleshoots equipment, tooling, and materials for samples and production. Supports new product quote activities through process description, part costing, packaging, process FMEA and control plans. Participates in the financial justification, selection, purchase, installation, and start-up of new equipment. Focuses on reducing costs of existing product through efficiency, scrap reduction, etc. Participates in promoting process and performs necessary functions to adhere to ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. Some travel required.
Requirements;
BSME + related technical degree or experience with rubber or plastic processes.
Strong technical abilities in a variety of manufacturing
Degreed Electrical Engineer or Electro-mechanical Engineer and three (3) to five (5) years of design experience. The principal role of this individual will be to provide design support for our special purpose three (3) phase induction motors which will include integrating these designs with the mechanical components necessary for power transmission. Applicant should be a motivated self-starter with knowledge of AC high voltage motor design (460 to 6.6KV supply voltages) preferred. Design experience should include all aspects of electro-mechanical design with the ability to understand and analyze motor circuits, lamination geometry, stator wind, copper bar rotors, insulation systems and the mechanical skills to integrate these designs into an electro-mechanical special purpose machine. Strong analytical and organizational skills are necessary to perform the tasks as described above. It will also be necessary to include the ability to document and interpret the mechanical and electrical designs developed in a CAD environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze new and existing designs using a combination of manual and software driven tools, and to analyze field data to determine the electro-mechanical health of the machine and paths for corrective action. Activities will include working in a team environment with production technicians, mechanical and hydraulic engineers to integrate designs using sound engineering principles to develop and refine product from concept through manufacture and test of the finished product. Support of these technical areas require well developed analytical skills as may be applied to special purpose motor design and their manufacture and a commitment to maintain schedules. Preparation of reports, design modifications and new product proposals will require development of sketches and CAD drawings. Design - Will assume contractual responsibility to translate the design specification and specified code requirements into the requisite product design, oversee preparation of manufacturing drawings, contractual submittals, procedures, testing and analytical reports or act as technical design liaison with other corporate facilities.
Production and Service Support - Provide technical assistance and direction to Service Application Engineers and Production to effectively resolve problems that arise in the manufacture of new motors and in the refurbishment, upgrading and failure analysis of existing motors produced by company or documentation, redesign and refurbishment of motors produced by other OEM’s to assure the specified design or contractual requirements are achieved. Customer Technical Support - Provide technical assistance and direction to existing clients in the commissioning, operation, installation and maintenance of equipment. Work closely with factory and field service groups in achieving this task. Requirements:
Degreed Electrical Engineer or Electro-mechanical Engineer and three (3) to five (5) years of design experience. The principal role of this individual will be to provide design support for our special purpose three (3) phase induction motors which will include integrating these designs with the mechanical components necessary for power transmission.
Degreed Electrical Engineer or Electro-mechanical Engineer and three (3) to five (5) years of design experience. The principal role of this individual will be to provide design support for our special purpose three (3) phase induction motors which will include integrating these designs with the mechanical components necessary for power transmission. Applicant should be a motivated self-starter with knowledge of AC high voltage motor design (460 to 6.6KV supply voltages) preferred. Design experience should include all aspects of electro-mechanical design with the ability to understand and analyze motor circuits, lamination geometry, stator wind, copper bar rotors, insulation systems and the mechanical skills to integrate these designs into an electro-mechanical special purpose machine. Strong analytical and organizational skills are necessary to perform the tasks as described above. It will also be necessary to include the ability to document and interpret the mechanical and electrical designs developed in a CAD environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze new and existing designs using a combination of manual and software driven tools, and to analyze field data to determine the electro-mechanical health of the machine and paths for corrective action. Activities will include working in a team environment with production technicians, mechanical and hydraulic engineers to integrate designs using sound engineering principles to develop and refine product from concept through manufacture and test of the finished product. Support of these technical areas require well developed analytical skills as may be applied to special purpose motor design and their manufacture and a commitment to maintain schedules. Preparation of reports, design modifications and new product proposals will require development of sketches and CAD drawings. Design - Will assume contractual responsibility to translate the design specification and specified code requirements into the requisite product design, oversee preparation of manufacturing drawings, contractual submittals, procedures, testing and analytical reports or act as technical design liaison with other corporate facilities.
Production and Service Support - Provide technical assistance and direction to Service Application Engineers and Production to effectively resolve problems that arise in the manufacture of new motors and in the refurbishment, upgrading and failure analysis of existing motors produced by company or documentation, redesign and refurbishment of motors produced by other OEM’s to assure the specified design or contractual requirements are achieved. Customer Technical Support - Provide technical assistance and direction to existing clients in the commissioning, operation, installation and maintenance of equipment. Work closely with factory and field service groups in achieving this task. Requirements:
Degreed Electrical Engineer or Electro-mechanical Engineer and three (3) to five (5) years of design experience. The principal role of this individual will be to provide design support for our special purpose three (3) phase induction motors which will include integrating these designs with the mechanical components necessary for power transmission.
Responsible for all sales and marketing activities of company business development, new and existing (currently over 100MM). Responsible for the entire sales process including the development of current customer relationships as well as lead generation & opportunity conversion. Oversee how the sales team follows-up on existing leads, manages day-to-day relationships with clients to understand their needs & make appropriate recommendations for sales growth exceeding team targets. Responsible for implementing an effective platform management and account management strategy geared towards exceeding growth expectations, improving customer service and strengthening the brand. He or she will ensure stated sales and profit objectives are met through planning, development and execution of corporate goals and objectives. This position must develop sound operating plans and strategies to achieve such stated goals. Management of the overall selling strategy. Accurate sales forecast development.
Responsible for recruiting, managing, training and mentoring the sales force, manufactures reps, customer service supervision to achieve sales and marketing goals. Visits customers, tradeshows and conferences to obtain customer specific information on products, applications, trends, and expectations. Travel with the Sales Force to reinforce plan objectives. Gather, process, analyze and communicate information and trends on customers, markets, products, and competitors in specified markets into market reports and yearly business plans. Develops strategies and implements tactical plans for pricing & delivery, product lines, selling channels, and product launch activities. Identify product development and service opportunities to be implemented throughout the company. Justify and propose investment in equipment and labor to successfully bring the new opportunity to market, coordinate strategies and action plans to accomplish agreed upon goals, and track projects to completion. Oversees customer quotations, assign account responsibilities and establish and maintain communications between Sales, Marketing/Application Engineering and other department personnel as well as customer and suppliers. Oversees that customer’s expectations are clearly defined with regard to performance, value added, communications & reporting, major milestones, critical path items, schedule of deliverables.
Requirements –
10-15 years work experience in sales/marketing at a manufacturing site, which should include 5-7 years of Sales or Marketing management and strategic planning.
Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications
Extensive expected travel (20-40%)
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented, organized, and highly motivated
Reports to company president
Accountable for assuring that all finished products from this manufacturing facility conform to customer and company quality standards and specifications and for assuring that all of our manufacturing and quality systems conform to customer requirements. This position acts as customer representative for all quality related matters.
Supporting Growth and Lean Process for continual improvement including leadership and facilitation of activities. Understand and support the Quality Policy and associated guidelines, processes and requirements as necessary to ensure continual company value, customer satisfaction and market status. Coordinates implementation of Quality System in all facets of TPS operation. Effectively coordinate and establish valid quality standards that are acceptable to the customers. Provide effective records and analysis of scrap to production, engineering, and the laboratory to provide the basis for quality improvement and cost reduction. Assure timely completion of customer part certification requirements and assist vendor certification/audit program to enhance quality. Establish Statistical Process Control throughout production areas to aid in improvement of quality and manufacturing systems. Maintain close communication with sales, application engineers and other support personnel to improve customer service. Maintain close communication with customers relative to quality trends and standards. Manages QSI system and ensures effective execution of the QSI system. Drive continual improvement through the quality system utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Systems methodology. Responsible for Environmental Standard. Manages the Quality Management System for the plant. Manages and controls quality documents. Coordinates the Quality Records Retention System for the Plant. Manages the Document Control System. Participates on the Management Team in reviewing the plant’s Environmental Management System. Responsible for Quality Standard.
Requirements: BS degree and several years experience in Management and QC. MS a +. Extensive knowledge of SPC, Advanced Quality Planning, problem solving techniques and other quality systems. Travel is required as well as unusual work hours.
Candidates must have excellent AutoCAD and or inventor skills. Blue print reading and layout skills are also a must. Ideal candidates will have 5+ yrs experience, good mechanical aptitude, math skills and the ability to function in a fast paced environment with little supervision. This position will interact with project engineers to generate general arrangement drawings, fabrication details, shop planning packages and bills of materials from design sketches, sales orders and customer specifications.
The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting and analysis in the MRP - PLB Accounting Department. Responsibilities will include closing functions and analysis, financial & bank reporting. Significant involvement in budgeting and forecasting, business analysis and assimilation of new target acquisition businesses.
Responsible for components of the monthly accounting closing process of general ledger and subsidiary financial systems. Prime responsibility for internal financial reporting and bank reporting. Perform regular, monthly, financial analyses and reporting of certain business processes and operating metrics regarding sales, production, product cost, profitability, etc.
Significant involvement with P&C and EE Benefit administration, including renewals
Implement standard policies and procedures. Establish effective controls.
Assist with the assimilation of new acquisition operations.
Participate in cross-functional teams or other projects as needed.
Education:
Accounting or Finance degree. CPA or MBA is desirable. Critical thinker, experienced, problem solver, practical, entrepreneurial mindset. Experience with GAAP. Ability to understand and document business processes and implement necessary controls, accounting, reporting and analysis. Strong Excel skills. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
Work with operations, quality and supply chain to ensure lean manufacturing practices are developed and implemented. Problem solving on the production floor to ensure that all processes in the production and product life cycle are efficient and effective to meet customer demands. Manage inventory, capture key business metrics and develop stategic programs that will enable and support a high mix/high model production operation. Must be extremely analytical.
Experience/Skill Requirements:
At least 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment is required.
Education/Training Requirements:
Posses a BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and be well versed in lean/six sigma methodologies.