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Job purpose and description

The Quality Manager position is responsible for establishing a corporate quality assurance system and team that promotes customer satisfaction and that positively impacts the financial performance of 2aUSA. Champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Initiates and implements quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise the performance of the company’s product lines.

2. Educates and trains employees as to their impact in the quality management system.

3. Develops, implements, manages and integrates a QMS for manufacturing plants.

4. Serves as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.

5. Manages quality control personnel on a day-to-day basis.

6. Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer.

7. Designs, implements and documents procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.

8. Establishes and implements metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions.

9. Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.

10. Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality.

11. Analyzes customers’ product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility.

12. Develops quality planning methods for all product lines.

13. Develops process certification standards and assist in process certification.

14. Monitors vendor performance and establish criteria and rating system for critical vendors.

15. Reviews customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.

16. Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.

17. Oversees calibration and testing programs.

18. Reports to management on quality issues, trends and losses.

19. Reviews suppliers purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements.

20. Participates in internal and external quality audits.

21. Interfaces with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.

22. All other reasonable duties, as assigned.

Required Competencies/Qualifications

1. Communication Proficiency.

2. Decision Making.

3. Organizational Skills.

4. Problem Solving/Analysis.

5. Results Driven.

6. Technical Capacity.

7. Thoroughness.

8. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Plant Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

1.      Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent number of years of experience.

2. Ten (10) years of experience in QA systems implementation and management, with five (5) years as a CQE/CQM in a mass production, manufacturing environment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Job purpose and description

The Quality Engineer position is responsible for assuring compliance to the corporate quality assurance system and customer specific requirements, as part of a team that promotes customer satisfaction, which positively impacts the financial performance of the company. Champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to assure an effective Quality Management System (QMS).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs advanced quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new model’s development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities.

2.      Responsible for selection of special characteristics, and related training.

3.      Responsible for coordinating quality related activities within the company, including corrective and preventive action.

4.      Coordinate company activities for the resolution of customer complaints.

5.      Attend meetings at customer locations to resolve quality related issues.

6.      Maintains direct communication with customer contacts.

7. Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics.

8. Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

9. Should be able to perform scrap analysis and participate in the continuous improvement activities for scrap reduction.

10. Serve as a liaison between the suppliers and 2A USA in quality activities.

11. Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, and verifies effectiveness

12.  Prepares and maintains corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints.

13.  Follows PPAP submissions and various test sample runs.

14.  Monitors PPM performance versus objectives, provide insights and data analysis to company for defect resolution.

15.  Reviews and analyzes product returned from customers.

16.  Review and disposition customer financial charge backs.

17.  Prepares and up-dates Process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA.

18.  Provides support to inspectors and technicians for quality related issues.

19.  Monitors and communicates customer quality related procedures.

20.  Generate Quality Assurance Department procedures and work instructions and train associates upon deployment.

21.  Investigate, conducts cost-benefit analysis and proposes department investments for continuous improvement.

22.  Measure and monitor customer satisfaction.

23.  Maintain adherence to company policies and safety standards.

24.  Awareness of and assure compliance to customer specific requirements.

25.  Assures that training and development needs are identified and programs initiated.

26.  Function as Quality Manager as needed in his/her absence

27. All other reasonable duties, as assigned.

Required Competencies/Qualifications

1. Extensive technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gagging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques

2. Extensive knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

3. Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills

4. Strong time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills

5. Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment as well as the ability to help mentor less experienced team members

6. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal teams at 2A Italy, customers and suppliers.

7. Ability to lift parts up to 50lbs if required and help Quality technicians as per need in case of necessity.

8.      Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Power Point.

9.      Proven knowledge of Statistical techniques, data collection and analysis for problem resolution, and of brainstorming techniques (5Why, Fishbone, etc)

10.  Good knowledge of AIAG PPAP, APQP, and automotive industry procedures

11.  CMM Programming is a plus.

12.  High Pressure Die Casting and CNC knowledge is a plus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Quality Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

1.      Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent number of years of experience.

2. Three(3) years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, with three (2) years as a CQE in a mass production, manufacturing environment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Job Purpose

Create inspection programs for coordinate measuring machines (CMM), devices that measures objects' physical characteristics such as dimensions and other geometrical qualities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and generates CMM programs used to inspect and verify production materials and components.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications to establish correct inspection criteria following best practices.

• Proficient with PC-DMIS. Knowledge of ANSI/ASME, ISO, and GD&T.

• Familiar with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.

• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.

• Operate precision machinery as needed to preform measurement, inspection, and testing of production materials and components using previously prepared inspection programs.

• Mounts or installs tools, attachments, fixtures, or work pieces on CMM.

• May perform in-process or final inspections.

• Documents and reports non-conforming materials as required.

• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Reports to the Quality Manager.

• Additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates Degree or equivalent preferred

High school diploma or GED required

One to three years of Quality inspection experience preferred.

Requires one year of related experience or zero experience with specialized training or certification.

Math aptitude

Attention to detail.

Use of micrometers, calipers, height gages, inspection tools, bench inspections, geometric dimensions, GDT, and machining.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Quality Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Shift may vary depending on need.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area, overnight, and/or international travel may be expected.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Description:

Performs a wide variety of production and assembly work functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows instruction cards and perform job tasks and responsibilities at various workstations

• Performs quality checks to ensure parts are meeting quality criteria

• Uses gauges to perform quality checks and record results

• Resets, re-starts, and performs minor adjustments to production equipment as directed

• Performs required preventive equipment maintenance

• Operates DC machines at efficiency levels acceptable to meet assigned production numbers

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements:

• Ability to perform repetitive task at required cycle times

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education:

·         High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements:

·         No experience required

·         Physical & Environmental Requirements

·         May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

·         Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Position Description:

Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Perform die cast mold change and cell adjustments according to schedule following the SMED Die set up, die connections, and correct process parameter setting to achieve and maintain targets.

·         Ensure to start the die changes in time, based on the production schedule.

·         Verify and make corrective adjustments to die, and peripheral equipment (hoses change, limit switch cables. Cylinder changes, plunger rod changes, plunger and shot tip changes, emergency die changes by damages to ensure the right and continuous work of the Die Casting Machine.

·         Verify that all the items needed for the setup are available and ready for use.

·         Move the casting and trimming tools in front of the casting cell where the setup needs to be performed.

·         Move all the items needed for the setup in front of the casting cell where the setup needs to be performed.

·         Supervise and register all the setup on the setup checklist.

·         Validate the proper die preparation prior to a die change.

·         Performing preventive action to avoid down time or scrape issues.

·         Make process parameter setup of each product after every die change. Start up the Die Cast machine making sure the process parameters are correct according to the part number to make sure the correct functionality of equipment and tools and ensuring the right quality on the parts.

·         (When no setup) Keep the Die Casting Machines running production.

·         ALWAYS wear all the PPE prescribed to run the assigned activity.

·         At the end of the setup, proceed with the production start-up and provide the quality department with the parts, once that are OK at X-ray.

Job Skills Requirements:

·         Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge

·         Skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practices and applications

·         Demonstrated leadership skills

·         Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

·         Computer skills

·         Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education:

·         High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements:

3 years of technical experience.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

·         May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

·         Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Will be required to take MST certification.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Position Description:

·         Must be able to read and understand directions; follow oral instructions.  Metal handlers must learn color-coding associated with identifying alloys.

·         Must be able to operate a forklift with a bull ladle attachment safely & efficiently. Keep forklifts battery charged & notify supervision when servicing is required. Bull ladle operation requires keen eye/hand coordination. Metal handlers must be steady and confident as they are responsible for transporting and pouring hot molten metal. Safety is very important!

·         Keep furnaces and die cast machines equipped with the proper supply of metal alloy. This includes transporting hot, bar, ingot, and scrap metal to and from furnaces and die cast machines, as well as filling pots with bull ladle and/or hand ladle.

·         Institute metal changes by bailing pots and emptying ingot molds. Bailing a pot is physically demanding.

·         Keep all furnaces/pots well supplied and attended. This includes using proper and safe metal handling practices.

·         Implement all OSHA regulations including the use of all personal protective equipment.

Specific Responsibilities

•      Ensure every machine is fed in time to avoid any downtime.

•      Ensure the melting furnaces are always at the appropriate level.

•      De-gas every transport ladle load before transporting to the holding furnaces.

•      Empty the scrap containers present on casting cells, after they have been fulfilled with scraps/runners by the machine operators.

•      Clean the assigned melting furnace once per shift following the Work Instructions.

•      Clean the assigned holding furnaces once per shift following the Work Instructions.

•      Clean and maintain, in operational condition, the equipment needed to melt/hold/move the molten aluminum.

•      Skim the surface of aluminum bath/pouring holes after each refilling of the holding furnaces.

•      Empty the dross containers present at the melting furnaces/holding furnaces.

•      Ensure cleanliness of the external dross container area (outside backyard area around dross dumpster).

•      Check the metal temperatures in each melting/holding furnaces and record the values on the related form.

•      Track the powder flux availability quantities and re-order as needed.

•      Track the de-gassing tablets availability quantities and re-order as needed.

•      Verify the presence of metal handling tools used for melting/holding furnaces cleaning operation. Notify the manager if depleted or non-workable.

•      Check the nitrogen bottle availability for degassing operations and re-order as needed.

•      Perform all the melting and pouring tasks by following the related Work Instruction / Procedures

•      Responsible for safety equipment availability used for metal handling activities

•      Responsible for forklift correct functioning and protections

•      Create samples for Spectrometer analysis.

•      Complete the cleaning documentation and ALL the records related to molten aluminum handling.

•      Move approved ingots from warehouse to holding area.

•      Follow and respect the FI-FO (First In-First Out) procedure.

Job Requirements:

1.      Availability to swing among three shifts according to reasonable schedules as needed.

2.      Obtain internal certification on each of the activities listed. (over-head crane safety, forklift safety, PPE safety, etc.)

3.      5s external training

4.      Safety/OSHA external training

5.      Demonstrates oral communication skills

6.      Successful completion of on-the-job training program.

7.      The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

8.      The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand

9.      The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Required Qualifications

High school diploma

Associates Degree is preferred but not required

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

Technical knowledge

Forklift driving experience

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Completion of formal apprenticeship program, journeyman equivalent education or experience

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other people who may be training in this department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ItSummary/Objective 
Die Casting Shift Leader gives guidance, direction and training to employees within the department. Provide direct training to new employees, cross train current employees, re-certify employees for their dedicated areas.  Ensure product quality and output through effective implementation and continuous improvement.  The DC Shift Leader mentors and trains employees in the die casting department.  DC Shift Leader understands and is able to operate all operations in the DC area.

Responsibilities

1.      Lead DC employees with daily operations as directed by DC Manager/Supervisor.

2.      Lead and provide direct hands on training and instruction in designated plant work areas to achieve best utilization of time, skills and equipment

3.      Lead and organize and develop training procedures to operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner.

4.      Lead, conduct, and train safe metal handling procedures.

5.      Lead and conducts training on casting defects and probable causes and reporting issues to appropriate personnel.

6.      Lead, organize, and conduct training showing how to maintain basic operation of shot bead system.

7.      Lead and conducts training on furnace function, and reports any problems to supervisor.

8.      Lead, organize and conduct training to employees for die start-up and heating procedures.

9.      Lead, organize and evaluates new and existing training documentation, providing updates and revisions that are applicable to need of the department.

10.  Conducts forklift and crane training and certification.

11.  Conducts and utilize 5S (Sort, Set and order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) and other continuous improvement activities, safety procedures and OSHA requirements.

12.  Accurately tracks and documents all training materials.

13.  Troubleshooting machinery to understand the most common failures and how to fix them. 

14.  Model shift leader/team player and other duties as assigned by DC Manager/Supervisor

Requirements:

1.       Availability to swing among three shifts according to reasonable schedules as needed.

2.      Obtain internal certification on each of the activities listed. (quality, setup, safety, forklift)

3.      5s external training

4.      Safety/OSHA external training

Required Qualifications

High school diploma

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

Technical knowledge

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Benefits: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision, 401-K, Colonial Disability, and Life Insurance

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory responsibilities include all DC shift employees including Die Cast operations, DC Set Up technicians, Melt Room staff, and secondary operations (shot blasting).

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.em description

Job purpose and description:

The Machine Maintenance Department is tasked with maintaining over 7 die cast machines which operate with 350 tons to 4,500-tons of hydraulic pressure, along with several robots and trim presses.

 Duties and responsibilities:

High Pressure Die Cast Machine Maintenance Engineer

Auburn, AL

Job purpose and description:

Apply principles of electromechanical engineering to analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot die cast machines and equipment for optimal operational safety and efficiency.

·         Provide technical expertise and training in the die casting department to ensure company and departmental goals are continually achieved.

·         Create Preventative Maintenance procedures and schedule.

·         Train maintenance technicians to maintain machines.

·         Perform general preventive maintenance (PM) and make machine/equipment repairs as needed.

·         Maintain record of all PM and other work performed.

·         Troubleshoot equipment, by inspecting and analyzing electronic, hydraulic, and mechanic devices of the machines.

·         Make emergency repairs as safely and quickly as possible so as to maximize machine and equipment availability to production.

·         Assist operators and other key personnel (as specified) with training to better operate and soft maintain and clean the equipment, within the scope of their responsibility.

·         Efficiently install accessory devices to equipment such as ladles or crucibles, holding furnaces, hot oil units, thermal cameras, etc.

·         Define a predictive maintenance plan to be transmitted to the entire operation of the die casting department, aimed to prevent sudden decline in OEE performances.

·         Other related duties as assigned.

Required Competencies/Qualifications:

1.       Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical or closely related,

2.       24 months of experience same or similar (“Similar” must include the maintenance of industrial manufacturing equipment).

Position Description:

Plans and performs required machine operations to maintain dies, fixtures, gauges, tools, jigs, machines, and equipment.

 Responsibilities

1.      Build and repair all types, sizes, and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Assemble and test complex tools and dies on manufacturing floor equipment.

2.      The candidate should be able to read and interpret blueprints

3.      Operate and set-up all tool room equipment.

4.      Operate hand and small power tools.

5.      Assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.

6.      Set-up, and test dies to produce to product specifications.

7.      Investigate die cause/effect issues and make appropriate corrections.

8.      Provide and assist with set-up and modification of tools and on proper dies for production machines.

9.      May work with product designers providing input to manufacturing capability on new product lines.

10.  Responsible for troubleshooting, upkeep, preventive maintenance, making and continuous improvement of various tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures in an automotive stamping.

11.  Committed involvement with quality, cost savings, and continuous tool, die and mechanical improvements.

12.  Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate including but not limited to die setting as required.

13.  Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

14.  Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances on tooling and mold spare parts.

15.  Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part

16.  All other duties as assigned by the tooling manager, die-cast manager, and/or plant manager.

 Requirements:

1.      Availability to swing among three shifts according to reasonable schedules as needed.

2.      Obtain internal certification on each of the activities listed. (tooling, safety, forklift)

3.      5s external training

4.      Safety/OSHA external training

5.      Demonstrates oral communication skills

6.      Successful completion of on-the-job training program.

7.      Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

8.      Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

9.      While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear

10.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

11.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

12.  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

13.  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand

14.  The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

 Required Qualifications

 High school diploma

Associates Degree is preferred but not required

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

Technical knowledge

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Completion of formal apprenticeship program, journeyman equivalent education or experience

 Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Description / Job Responsibilities       

In this highly visible role, you will utilize your engineering and processing experience as well as your intuition to define and develop Aluminum Automotive products in collaboration with our OEM partners. This position requires minimal supervision, and you must be a self-starter capable to assist the development efforts with the customer and commercial account managers. You will work with state-of-the-art in-house laboratories and personnel to support problems and issue resolutions. You will work closely with our elite Industrial Design and Manufacturing teams to explore the potential landscape in partnership with various customers, for new products and opportunities.

Key Qualifications

1)       BS Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent required; MS preferred

2)       10+ years of processing, tooling, and design of High-Pressure Die-Cast aluminum components

3)       3D and 2D CAD experience using NX, Catia V5 or equivalent

4)       Product development experience with emphasis in the die-casting along with a complete understanding of metals alloys, heat treat and secondary finishes.

5)       Manufacturing and process experience related to High Pressure Die-Casting

6)       Automotive related experience working with OEM and Tier 1 customers to develop products.

7)       Customer interface for technical and product issues related to High Pressure Die-Casting

8)       Highly self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work with teams cross-functionally.

9)       Able to conduct Magmasoft analysis for optimizing design and reducing potential problems

10)   DFM and DFA experience

11)   Expected travel 25%

12)   Lean 6 Sigma and DFSS background desirable

13)   Bi-lingual language skills a plus

Recommended skills

·         Tooling

·         Six Sigma Methodology

·         Design for Manufacturability (Industrial Design)

·         Design for Six Sigma

·         Lean Manufacturing

·         Die Casting

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Plant Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area, overnight, and/or international travel may be expected.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Description:

Performs a wide variety of production and assembly work functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follows instruction cards and perform job tasks and responsibilities at various workstations

• Performs quality checks to ensure parts are meeting quality criteria

• Uses gauges to perform quality checks and record results

• Resets, re-starts, and performs minor adjustments to production equipment as directed

• Performs required preventive equipment maintenance

• Operates CNC machines at efficiency levels acceptable to meet assigned production numbers

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements:

• Ability to perform repetitive task at required cycle times

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education:

·         High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements:

·         No experience required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

·         May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

·         Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Ability to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

·         Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Position Description:

 Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Should be able to set up and run 4 axis CNC Vertical Mills, 4 axis CNC Horizontal Mills and lathe machines.

• Able to perform all tool changes and offsets on the CNC machines.

• Ability to maintain the Cutting Tool inventory and work with cutting tool supplier for Improvements in machining process and tool life.

• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and alarms on CNC machines.

• Perform preventative maintenance on machines to insure consistent machine performance.

• Gathering and monitoring data on the process to ensure process control.

• Ability to interpret the CMM reports with Quality team to perform the corrections on the CNC machine.

• To be involved in the new projects for programming and other items related in Machining.

• Ability to troubleshoot and restart the Robots in the line for CNC.

• Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, and machine shop fabrication.

• Maintains statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend-analysis to perform process or equipment adjustments to bring parts into specification.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Job Skills Requirements:

• Strong math background, preferably in machine math

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Thorough Understanding of GD&T

• Previous experience with tight tolerances

• Complete required quality inspections

• Experience in set-up and troubleshooting of CNC milling machines.

• Experience with measurement equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.

• Programming experience on CNC Lathe machines a plus

• Previous experience in the Automotive industry is a plus.

• Should have good mechanical aptitude for problem solving.

• Passionate about prototyping and machining

• Positive energy and attitude

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Highly motivated

• Should have good 5S work ethic during setup process and

• Ability to learn quickly and self-motivated.

• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment and team structure.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge.

• Working Experience with ABB robots is a plus.

 Education:

·         High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

 Experience Requirements:

 3+ years of technical experience in fast paced machine shop.

 Physical & Environmental Requirements:

May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Summary/Objective 
CNC Shift Leader gives guidance, direction and training to employees within the department. Provide direct training to new employees and cross train current employees. Ensure product quality and output through effective implementation and continuous improvement.  The CNC Shift Leader mentors and trains employees in the CNC department.  CNC Shift Leader understands and is able to operate all operations in the CNC area.

Responsibilities

1.      Lead CNC employees with daily operations as directed by the CNC Manager.

2.      Lead and provide direct hands-on training and instruction in designated plant work areas to achieve best utilization of time, skills and equipment

3.      Lead and organize and develop training procedures to operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner. Ensure that PPE is being worn by all employees.

4.      Lead and conducts training on machining defects and probable causes and reports issues to appropriate personnel and participate in the solutions.

5.      Lead, organize and conduct training to employees for CNC machine start-up and reset procedures.

6.      Lead, organize and evaluates new and existing training documentation, providing updates and revisions that are applicable to needs of the department.

7.      Ensures that designated employees gain forklift training and certification.

8.      Conducts and utilize 5S (Sort, Set and order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) and other continuous improvement activities, safety procedures and OSHA requirements in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.

9.      Ensure that work instructions are followed to ensure correct dimensions, tolerances, correct deburring activities, and so on.

10.  Ensure that there is enough raw material for each machine cell.

11.  Ensure that all log sheets and paperwork are accurately completed by the employees.

12.  Ensure appropriate staffing and send employees home if machines are down or over-staffed.

13.  Accurately tracks and documents all training materials.

14.  Troubleshoot machinery to understand the most common failures and how to fix them.

15.  Plan and coordinate overtime and weekend work. 

16.  Model shift leader/team player and other duties as assigned by the CNC Manager.

Requirements:

1.       Availability to swing among three shifts according to reasonable schedules as needed.

2.      Obtain the training/certification necessary for the CNC machining department.

3.      5s training if available.

4.      Safety/OSHA training

Required Qualifications

High school diploma (Basic Math and Reading skills)

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

Technical knowledge

Excellent organizational and communication skills

History of excellent attendance

Experience in leadership role(s)

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision, 401-K, Short and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), etc.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory responsibilities include all CNC shift employees including CNC machining operations, operators, and Set-up technicians.

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, mist, fumes, and odors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Description:

Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Should be able to set up and run 4 axis CNC Vertical Mills, 4 axis CNC Horizontal Mills and lathe machines.

• Able to perform all tool changes and offsets on the CNC machines.

• Ability to maintain the Cutting Tool inventory and work with cutting tool supplier for Improvements in machining process and tool life.

• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and alarms on CNC machines.

• Perform preventative maintenance on machines to insure consistent machine performance.

• Gathering and monitoring data on the process to ensure process control.

• Ability to interpret the CMM reports with Quality team to perform the corrections on the CNC machine.

• To be involved in the new projects for programming and other items related in Machining.

• Ability to troubleshoot and restart the Robots in the line for CNC.

• Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, and machine shop fabrication.

• Maintains statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend-analysis to perform process or equipment adjustments to bring parts into specification.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements:

• Strong math background, preferably in machine math

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Thorough Understanding of GD&T

• Previous experience with tight tolerances

• Complete required quality inspections

• Experience in set-up and troubleshooting of CNC milling machines.

• Experience with measurement equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.

• Programming experience on CNC Lathe machines a plus

• Previous experience in the Automotive industry is a plus.

• Should have good mechanical aptitude for problem solving.

• Passionate about prototyping and machining

• Positive energy and attitude

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Highly motivated

• Should have good 5S work ethic during setup process and

• Ability to learn quickly and self-motivated.

• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment and team structure.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge.

• Working Experience with ABB robots is a plus.

Education:

·         High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements:

3+ years of technical experience in fast paced machine shop.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Position Description:

At 2aUSA, we proudly set the industry standard for customer satisfaction. With our detailed approach to project planning and management, we produce the highest quality deliverables on time, every time. Currently, we are in search of a distinguished product development engineer to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you’re a highly trained engineer with a proven history of project or program management. You are an outstanding communicator, an exceptional leader, and an even better strategist. You are ultimately responsible for delivering projects with the utmost attention to safety and quality.

Objectives of this Role

• Maximize project efficiency and profitability

• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion

• Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation

• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel

• Develop and control the full project-plan lifecycle  

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Manage wide range of projects from newly awarded business, machine installation and existing tooling/equipment refurbishment purchase until PPAP approval using visual tools.

·         Determines project specifications by studying product design & customer requirements.

• Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project oversight, and report regularly to plant manager to keep him/her constantly informed of project progress, plans and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.

• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering supplier contracts

·         Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.

·         Developing specifications and scope for the project's needed equipment.

• Manage suppliers involved in the projects and monitor their timelines.

• Prepare Process Flow, PFMEA and control plan for all the new project working with the cross functional teams.

• Ensure PPAP submission and approval for all the assigned projects.

• Responsible to keep track and follow all the continuous improvement projects within the plant.

Skills and Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related field of study

• 3+ years project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)

• Proven computer platform experience

• Strong field management experience

• Experience supporting Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of design software (CAD/CAM)

• GD&T knowledge

·         Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, preferably Microsoft Project

• Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Plant Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field (preferred: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering), hands on experience 1-2 years.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Benefits 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Position Description:

At 2aUSA, we proudly set the industry standard for customer satisfaction. With our detailed approach to project planning and management, we produce the highest quality deliverables on time, every time. Currently, we are in search of a distinguished Project Manager to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you’re a highly trained manager with a proven history of project or program management. You are an outstanding communicator, an exceptional leader, and an even better strategist. You are ultimately responsible for delivering projects with the utmost attention to safety and quality.

Objectives of this Role

• Maximize project efficiency and profitability.

• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion.

• Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation.

• Acting as the main point of contact between key clients and internal teams.

• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel

• Develop and control the full project-plan lifecycle.

  Set budgets and objectives based on the project's needs, manage timelines and product roadmaps, assess the workforce performance, and develop strategies to optimize the manufacturing procedures.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Manage wide range of projects from newly awarded business, machine installation and existing tooling/equipment refurbishment purchase until PPAP approval using visual tools.

• Leads a multi-level team, providing guidance and leadership to team members. Encourages team development, resolves conflicts, advocates and supports team with resources.

·         Determines project specifications by studying product design & customer requirements.

• Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project oversight, and report regularly to plant manager to keep him/her constantly informed of project progress, plans and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.

• Expanding the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.

• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering supplier contracts. Manage vendor selection and negotiation for key items of plant for capital purchases.

• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.

·         Developing specifications and scope for the project's needed equipment.

• Manage suppliers involved in the projects and monitor their timelines.

• Ensure PPAP submission and approval for all the assigned projects.

• Responsible to keep track and follow all the continuous improvement projects within the plant.

Skills and Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related field of study

• 3+ years project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)

• Proven computer platform experience

• Strong field management experience

• Experience supporting Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of design software (CAD/CAM)

• GD&T knowledge

·         Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, preferably Microsoft Project

• Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Plant Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field (preferred: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering), hands on experience 1-2 years.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Benefits 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.

Job purpose

To direct and launch the creation of products with new or different characteristics that offer new or additional benefits to the customer. Product development may involve modification of an existing product or its presentation, or formulation of an entirely new product that satisfies the customer’s request and attracts new customers.

Duties and responsibilities

·         Responsible for managing design, prototyping, and testing a product's development.

·         Assess the mechanical design properties of the product and determine if it has met the desired standards and functionality.

·         Development engineers must conceptualize ideas, design those ideas in a 3-D modeling program, and specify accurate design properties. They must also be able to plan the steps of going from conceptualization to final product. Before the final product, product development engineers must determine the materials needed to create the product, potential designs, potential buyers for the product, and how the product can be marketed. During the production process, these engineers must document and write reports on the current status of the product.

Be able to lead a team and have great communication skills.

·         Regular travel required.

Many employers require that product development engineers have a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial design, material science, or manufacturing engineering. They must also be highly experienced in 3-D modeling software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks. 

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial Design, Material Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Highly experienced in 3-D modeling software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks. 

Working conditions

This job operates in a production office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, with exception to shipping, production and inventory responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and typical work hours are according to the needs of the department.  Weekend and Evening work may be required as job duties demand.

Job purpose and description                

This position is responsible for providing engineering support during weekdays to manufacturing areas at 2aUSA. The candidate is responsible for project management and engineering support for the plant production departments and facilities. Need to have worked in a Tier 1 facility who operated high-pressure die casting, machining with automation. This position also provides technical guidance to other engineering staff, engineering and maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors, and others as required. The Controls Engineer is tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, knowledge of machine design, CAD or PLC Programming, troubleshooting and project management.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Responsible to provide support to the maintenance team internally to debug the problems related to control systems in high-pressure die casting and CNC machining.

·         Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.

·         Responsible to co-ordinate and take lead on all new projects from automation, control systems.

·         Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine proper settings, control points, etc.

• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.

• Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment

·         Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required.

·         Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.

·         Responsible to drive new innovation projects within the plant.

·         Responsible to coach and train the team for daily activities related to the Siemens HMI systems.

·         Provide technical guidance to others (internal and external) as required.

• All other reasonable duties, as assigned.

Required Competencies/Qualifications

• Strong accountability and ownership.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.

• Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols.

• Technical Software Skills Preferred

• PLC: Siemens (Step 7/TIA Portal), general understanding of Safety PLC

• HMI: Siemens (WinCC/TIA)

• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profinet communication, Fieldbus and HSSB

• Electrical: Hands on troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, understanding of safety circuits, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics

• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics and pneumatics

• Robotics: ABB, Fanuc

• Debug the Maintenance problems in the machines through the PLC system

                

  (Experience with high-pressure die cast machines preferred)

• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence,

• Programming: C#, C++, VB, SQL Server, and more.

• Communication Proficiency.

• Decision Making.

• Organizational Skills.

• Problem Solving/Analysis.

• Results Driven.

• Technical Capacity.

• Thoroughness.

• Time Management.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office, as well as a factory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Plant Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field (preferred: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering), hands on experience 1-2 years.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Position Description:

Defines logistics process supporting warehouse management, scheduling departments and Commercial function for 2a USA. Provides guidance to material movement and storage in the plant. Leads the implementation of strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees the movement of goods from one place to another using various modes of transportation such as truck, air, rail, and ocean.

• Manages the scheduling of shipments, including establishing delivery times, routes, and carriers.

• Ensures all shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and documented to comply with regulatory and industry standards.

• Tracks shipments in transit and communicates delivery updates to customers and suppliers.

• Resolves any transportation-related issues that arise during the shipment process, such as delays or damages.

• Provides excellent customer service by answering inquiries, processing orders, and managing customer accounts.

• Collaborates with other departments, such as sales and purchasing, to ensure smooth shipping operations and optimize supply chain efficiencies.

• Uses logistics software and technology to streamline processes, manage inventory, and analyze data.

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process improvement and implementing best practices to enhance logistics operations.

• Participate in product Industrialization and Project management to develop efficiencies in all areas of supply chain operations and management and drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency.

• Implement FIFO for All material groups. Develop concepts for an optimized material staging, material flow and direct delivery processes, including warehouse structures and systems as well as technical equipment for material staging and transportation. Utilize Microsoft Visio draft material movements, logistics structure & process layouts to meet Odette standards

• Maintain costing sheet for all SKU’s and review timely to update changes in costing structure of SKU.

• Plan, control and implement processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement and implement to audit standards.

• Control and organize storage and inventory space

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory and shipments. Implement shipping and receiving procedures. Processes receipt of products, materials, and supplies for Inventory accuracy.

• Establish and maintain maximum and minimum inventory levels

• Aid with maintaining logistics planning tasks, Support with maintenance of logistics policies, procedures, support plans and similar data.

• Investigates physical inventory discrepancies and correct to ensure alignment between our inventory system and the physical inventory. Analyzes and performs all proposed inventory adjustments within the system

• Plan, schedule, release, distribute and close work orders, and purchase requisitions.

• Verify styles and quantities of jobs being shipped, checking styles and quantities so they align with the appropriate shipping labels on units

• Responsible for maintaining master labels for all the SKUs and maintain labels serialization for all shipping requirements.

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.

·         Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain/Operations Management or equivalent experience in supply chain/logistics.

• Strong working knowledge of product costing, warehouse operations and management.

• Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.

• Working knowledge of supply chain processes, including shipping/receiving flow, inventory management, control and logistics planning, warehousing.

• Proficient in the use of ERP.

• Lean Management, 5S and ERP knowledge

• 3-5 years production, warehouse, inventory experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or logistics environment

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40 hours per work with some overtime and weekends required.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position. Occasionally, employee may have to travel to pick up or drop off a part.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K. 

Position Description:

Defines logistics process supporting warehouse management, scheduling departments and Commercial function for 2a USA. Provides guidance to material movement and storage in the plant. Leads the implementation of strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees the movement of goods from one place to another using various modes of transportation such as truck, air, rail, and ocean.

• Manages the scheduling of shipments, including establishing delivery times, routes, and carriers.

• Ensures all shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and documented to comply with regulatory and industry standards.

• Tracks shipments in transit and communicates delivery updates to customers and suppliers.

• Resolves any transportation-related issues that arise during the shipment process, such as delays or damages.

• Provides excellent customer service by answering inquiries, processing orders, and managing customer accounts.

• Collaborates with other departments, such as sales and purchasing, to ensure smooth shipping operations and optimize supply chain efficiencies.

• Uses logistics software and technology to streamline processes, manage inventory, and analyze data.

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process improvement and implementing best practices to enhance logistics operations.

• Participate in product Industrialization and Project management to develop efficiencies in all areas of supply chain operations and management and drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency.

• Implement FIFO for All material groups. Develop concepts for an optimized material staging, material flow and direct delivery processes, including warehouse structures and systems as well as technical equipment for material staging and transportation. Utilize Microsoft Visio draft material movements, logistics structure & process layouts to meet Odette standards

• Maintain costing sheet for all SKU’s and review timely to update changes in costing structure of SKU.

• Plan, control and implement processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement and implement to audit standards.

• Control and organize storage and inventory space

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory and shipments. Implement shipping and receiving procedures. Processes receipt of products, materials, and supplies for Inventory accuracy.

• Establish and maintain maximum and minimum inventory levels

• Aid with maintaining logistics planning tasks, Support with maintenance of logistics policies, procedures, support plans and similar data.

• Investigates physical inventory discrepancies and correct to ensure alignment between our inventory system and the physical inventory. Analyzes and performs all proposed inventory adjustments within the system

• Plan, schedule, release, distribute and close work orders, and purchase requisitions.

• Verify styles and quantities of jobs being shipped, checking styles and quantities so they align with the appropriate shipping labels on units

• Responsible for maintaining master labels for all the SKUs and maintain labels serialization for all shipping requirements.

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.

·         Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain/Operations Management or equivalent experience in supply chain/logistics.

• Strong working knowledge of product costing, warehouse operations and management.

• Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.

• Working knowledge of supply chain processes, including shipping/receiving flow, inventory management, control and logistics planning, warehousing.

• Proficient in the use of ERP.

• Lean Management, 5S and ERP knowledge

• 3-5 years production, warehouse, inventory experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or logistics environment

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40 hours per work with some overtime and weekends required.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position. Occasionally, employee may have to travel to pick up or drop off a part.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K. 

Position Description:

Defines logistics process supporting warehouse management, scheduling departments and Commercial function for 2a USA. Provides guidance to material movement and storage in the plant. Leads the implementation of strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in product Industrialization and Project management to develop efficiencies in all areas of supply chain operations and management and drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency.

• Implement FIFO for All material groups. Develop concepts for an optimized material staging, material flow and direct delivery processes, including warehouse structures and systems as well as technical equipment for material staging and transportation. Utilize Microsoft Visio draft material movements, logistics structure & process layouts to meet Odette standards

• Maintain costing sheet for all SKU’s and review timely to update changes in costing structure of SKU.

• Plan, control and implement processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement and implement to audit standards.

• Control and organize storage and inventory space

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory and shipments. Implement shipping and receiving procedures. Processes receipt of products, materials, and supplies for Inventory accuracy.

• Establish and maintain maximum and minimum inventory levels

• Aid with maintaining logistics planning tasks, Support with maintenance of logistics policies, procedures, support plans and similar data.

• Investigates physical inventory discrepancies and correct to ensure alignment between our inventory system and the physical inventory. Analyzes and performs all proposed inventory adjustments within the system

• Plan, schedule, release, distribute and close work orders, and purchase requisitions.

• Verify styles and quantities of jobs being shipped, checking styles and quantities so they align with the appropriate shipping labels on units

• Responsible for maintaining master labels for all the SKUs and maintain labels serialization for all shipping requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain/Operations Management or equivalent experience in supply chain/logistics.

• Strong working knowledge of product costing, warehouse operations and management.

• Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.

• Working knowledge of supply chain processes, including shipping/receiving flow, inventory management, control and logistics planning, warehousing.

• Proficient in the use of ERP.

• Lean Management, 5S and ERP knowledge

• 3-5 years production, warehouse, inventory experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or logistics environment

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40 hours per work with some overtime and weekends required.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position. Occasionally, employee may have to travel to pick up or drop off a part.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K. 

Job Description

                                                           
Shipping/Receiving Coordinator is in charge of overseeing inbound/outbound packages for transportation. As a coordinator, your job duties include communicating with shippers/brokers/receivers to provide rates, managing large quantities of packages, and assisting with various routing tasks. Ensures the accuracy of all shipping/receiving documents and gathers and maintains all data and records relative to shipping/receiving activities. Assure that shipping/receiving counts match picking/purchase order documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies. Ensures accuracy in the warehouse by doing cycle counts to maintain correct inventory levels.

Required Duties

1.    Train all Forklift drivers

2.    Create procedures and process for all Forklift training

3.    Maintain all training for Forklift training

4.    Direct supervision of all Material Handler in the facility area.

5.    Track outbound shipments.

6.    Monitor the delivery performance of suppliers.

7.    Work with freight companies.

8.    Assist in loading and unloading trucks.

9.    Monitor service part shipments.

10. Track premium freight.

11. Enter material into the QAD system.

12. Monitor scrap & and trash dumpsters.

13.  Request parts from production and final inspection according to scheduled quantities

14.  Get freight ready to ship

15.  Load / unload trucks

16.   Receive goods

17.  Inspect incoming goods

18.  Inform purchasing about material shortage

19.  Schedule scrap / chip pick up

20.  Schedule additional garbage container.

21.  Coordinate serial production packaging with supplier.

22.  Assist with monthly inventory

23.  Keep plastic containers from Final-inspection clean.

24. Other duties as assigned.

1.       Machine / assemble / final inspect parts

2.       Train logistics employees

3.       Secure date of delivery

4.       Label boxes

5.       Other tasks that may be asked of you by

shift leader, set upper, logistics and/or production manager

Requirements

1.    Experience in shipping/receiving as well as machining

2.    Conscientious working

3.    Good communication skills in order to deal with customes colleagues and employees

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a factory environment, with exposure to shop elements such as heat, noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 40 hours per work with some overtime and weekends required.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position. Occasionally, employee may have to travel to pick up or drop off a part.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Description:

Manages the warehouse, logistics and scheduling departments for 2a USA. Provides leadership and direction to Materials Management personnel. Leads the implementation of strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Control production planning, logistics and supply planning for 2a USA and lead the implementation of strategic projects.

·         Oversee and manage the entire plant and external warehouse material flow process from receiving to shipping.

·         Lead negotiations for commodity buying.

·         Prepare and manage the annual budget, monthly financial reports, and other related documents.

• Monitor forecasts and demand to determine capacity, identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.

• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, inventory accuracy, and shipping/receiving compliance.

·         Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, manage fill rates, determine estimated time of arrival, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.

·         Control production scheduling to meet the sales forecast.

·         Ensure component and product inventory is stored and managed in an appropriate manner.

• Manage activities related to tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, vendor managed inventory, logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving

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• Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.

• Responsible to supervise material handlers, shipping clerks and logistics personnel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in engineering, business, operations management, inventory management or similar field

·         Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management.

·         Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.

·         Working knowledge of supply chain processes, including shipping/receiving flow, inventory management, control and logistics planning, warehousing.

·         Proficient in the use of ERP.

·         Lean Management, 5S and ERP knowledge

·         3-5 years warehouse inventory experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or logistics environment.

·         Ability to operate forklift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.