General Scope of Responsibility:

To assess current products vs. competitive offerings, and, to develop new products for automotive applications.

DUTIES & ELEMENTS

Develop new application for Automotive “Core Green Product” applications.

• Work in conjunction with sales and program managers on new applications for existing products.
• Develop designs and prototypes that will meet the customers needs.
• Ensure that products meet the customer’s material, performance testing and application assembly requirements.
• Retains Program records that are well organized, easy to retrieve & demonstrate compliance with AC-PD-04.1 and other applicable procedures

Develop new products for other automotive applications under the direction of the department manager.

• Write up Product Concepts that include a description of the product, pictorials, construction materials and envisioned manufacturing process.
• Complete a Product Concept interview form and submit to NBDM.
• Obtain product concept and manufacturing process approval from a brainstorming meeting or directly from the NBDM.
• Create a Product Development Project that will prove out concept and manufacturing viability of the product concept.
• Receive project approval from the NBDM.
• Conduct and complete an Engineering Project.
• Engage the customer during this process to create interest, better define the opportunity for this product concept to be successful and collect market information. 
• Receive a new business purchase for a new product concept.

Develop new materials to be used in CPAC products. 

• Recommend new materials for existing products that we deliver a customers more value, lower cost or improve processing.
• Work with vendors to select and validate materials.
• Build prototypes and samples.
• Conduct performance testing,
• Create a “Performa cost” for the product.
• Receive approval from the NBDM to work with sales to sell the product.

Assist the plant, program managers, and salesmen by providing engineering support on launch issues. 

• Assure design inputs are understood, reviewed & incorporated into the design.
• Direct & monitor Designer’s work.
• Coordinates design reviews, with customer & internal personnel, to assure designs meet inputs.
• Hand off work to program manager after receipt of purchase order.
• Provide assistance to CPAC customers and personal to make launch and new business a success.

Benchmark competitive materials, products, and processes. 

• Obtain samples and information on competitive materials, products and processes.
• Participate in engineering reviews of competitive products.
• Reverse engineer competitive products to ensure that CPAC understands benefits and cost.
• Provide market pricing information to CPAC organization for the propose to evaluating CPAC’s market strategy.
• Determine the comparative product offerings of competitors to CPAC products.

• Provide write ups of your findings.    

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5 or more years of equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience in Acoustic engineering of automotive applications.
• Knowledge of plastic products and extrusion processes.
• Good planning, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skills(s) to perform duties]: 

• Understanding of statistical methods.
• Ability to perform designed experimentation.
• Experience interpreting or using CAD/CAM drawings and systems.
• A working knowledge of plant processes.
• A thorough knowledge of automotive policies and procedures, with emphasis on manufacturing planning, quality planning, statistical methods and problem solving.
• A demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• The ability to reach closure on assigned tasks within suspense dates.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

The Application Development Engineer must have excellent negotiating skills and the ability to work with vendors, customers, and internal personnel to support projects successfully from product concept inception to launch.

Application Development Engineers interface with, lead, and/or influence a wide variety of individuals & positions (from shop floor operators to Senior Managers) at the customer, within CPAC, and at suppliers – especially tooling suppliers.  As such, they need to make a good first impression – wear well over time – be professional – and engender an atmosphere of trust & team work. 

Physical requirements:

Occasionally ascends/descends ladders or stairs on manufacturing equipment to assist with trial runs. Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds across plant floor when assisting in tool launch process. Must be able to walk through the manufacturing plant and stand for long periods of time. Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

General Scope of Responsibility:

Direct and coordinate operations through supervision of production support staff to manufacture quality products in a safe and cost-effective manner. Function as acting Quality Manager for the facility.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Establish and maintain a safe workplace for all employees. Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive safety program that meets applicable safety regulations and corporate goals.
• Manages the systems and procedures needed to effectively perform the Quality Department functions
  • Develops, maintains, improves, and assures the effective execution of documented procedures needed to effectively manage Quality Department activities; perform or delegate duties specifically assigned to the Plant Quality Manager
  • Oversee plant internal audits acting as the plant administrator for this function, yearly audit schedules, facilitate auditor training, review auditor competency. Represent the plant during 2nd and 3rd party quality system audits.
  • Assist in development of strategies to assure continuous quality/productivity/cost improvement in systems, procedures, processes and products; assist in institutionalizing the corporate Quality Philosophy throughout the plant.
• Provides leadership role in resolving product quality problems.
  • Assures customers receive prompt, thorough, and complete responses to quality complaints, in accordance with applicable customer applications and internal procedures.
  • Assures effective corrective actions are identified and implemented in a timely fashion for external, internal and supplier failures. Ensure corrective actions are shared across all manufacturing plants and incorporated into lessons learned database.
  • Report on the quality performance of the plant in a systematic and regular fashion so management and non-management personnel are aware of performance and can mutually assess our improvement needs. Report to the Plant Manager and/or the Corporate Quality Director the needs of the plant’s quality effort                             
• Direct overall plant resources to meet or exceed corporate profitability expectations.
  • Provide recommendations on annual plant budget for review and operate within approved budgetary constraints.
  • Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained.
  • Ensure that all manufacturing processes are cost effective.
• Assists in supervising plant staff and, indirectly, production supervisors.
  • Provides skill development, professional development, and cross-training of department personnel.
  • Evaluates and rates performance of direct reports, assure their assigned duties are performed.
  • Establishes environment conducive to high performance, assist other plant personnel to understand and execute their specifically assigned duties.
• Establish continuous improvement goals for cost reductions, systems, products, and processes.
• Provide direction to the Human Resources effort to ensure fair and equal dealings with all employees.
• Ensure that plant actions are in conformance with all Company policies.
• Take required actions to maintain and safeguard Company assets.
• Represent Cadillac Products Automotive Company to the community and to other local industries.

* The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering and 5 or more year’s related experience; or, High school diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of business experience in an automotive operation.
• 5 or more years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal. Similarly, good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• General computer literacy including MS Office (Word and Excel) and ERP (Plex).

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skill(s) to perform duties]: 

• Experience or training demonstrating an analytical mindset & above average problem solving abilities.
• Experience or training that demonstrates knowledge of all the business processes and evidence of keeping up with market trends.
• Technical experience or knowledge of thermoforming, plastic extrusion, injection molding and ancillary equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a progressive track record of job changes.
• Training and understanding of customer systems (Ford, Nissan, GM, and STLA).
• Experience in a fast paced environment where multitasking was required.
• Experience and ability to work under pressure to meet customer demands.
• Experience in a position requiring holding others accountable in a unbiased manner.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

Ideal candidate will be able to work confidently with customers and employees at all levels of the company.  Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required for effective job performance.  Professionalism, respect and authority must be exhibited at all times. This person must be viewed as a leader at all times.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 10 – 15 pounds.

Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises. Environmental conditions include noisy environments with occasional varying temperatures.

General Scope of Responsibility: 

Responsible for planning & preparation activities necessary to launch assigned new jobs and engineering changes at quoted cycle rate and 100% quality.  Also, has lead engineering responsibility for providing support to production needs such as resolving process problems and improving safety, quality, and productivity on assigned programs/processes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Facilities and Engineering Projects

• Responsible for process development effort to develop optimal cell layout, work instructions, process flow layout, set-up procedures, while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols.
• Coordinates internal engineering trials for PPAP’s, PSA’s, Run at Rates, etc.
• Responsible for launches through development and engineering of new or changed products.
• Responsible for the set-up or running of plant service parts as required.
• Responsible for the programming and optimization robots as assigned.
• Complete assigned projects on time
• Assist in review and prioritization of projects.
• Prepare and submit MERs as required to complete projects
• Accomplishes the above tasks through compliance with the plant’s Advanced Planning Quality Procedures (APQP)

Contribute to Improvements in Plant Quality/Productivity

• Resource for trouble-shooting process and equipment problems.
• Research new equipment options.
• Assist in startup of new equipment/process as assigned.
• Trouble-shoot or modify PLC programming as directed by Engineering Manager.
• Trouble-shoot and document process problems/solutions.

Plant Environmental, Ergonomic, and Safety

• Follows through with corrective actions related to environmental, ergonomic, and safety items.

* The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]: 

• B.S. degree in mechanical or related engineering technology.
• Experience with or training in Statistical Process Control.
• Experience with CAD.
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Demonstrated mechanical design aptitude.
• The ability to reach closure on assigned tasks within required dates.
• Experience or training using computer systems and software (MSOffice, Windows Operating Systems)
• 2 Years of relevant work experience.

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skill(s) to perform duties]:

• The ability to perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOEs).
• Knowledge of Automotive Quality Systems.
• PLC programming experience or training.
• Robotic programming experience or training.
• Experience using and interpreting statistical software.
• Experience with thermoforming, injection molding, or extrusion processes.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

• Due to the nature of his/her duties, the Process Engineer must work closely with a number of different departments and personnel. In order to achieve optimum effectiveness, he/she must maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with these various departments/individuals.  Also, since he/she is a resource person, he/she must be responsible to their needs. 
• The Process Engineer must also interact with all levels of the organization, i.e., with operators through senior manager. To be effective, he/she must be sensitive to, and cooperatively blend, the needs and goals of these various levels with the common denominator being the achievement of organizational objectives, i.e., scrap reduction, cost reduction, efficiency increases, and positive employee/employer relations. 
• The Process Engineer must be able to interact with customer engineering and assembly plant personnel as part of a launch team or in problem-solving efforts.

Physical requirements:

Occasionally ascends/descends ladders or stairs on manufacturing equipment to assist with trial runs. Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds across plant floor when assisting in tool launch process. Must be able to walk through the manufacturing plant and stand for long periods of time. Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

General Scope of Responsibility:

Assist the Production Control Supervisor and Materials Manager and to schedule machines, assist shipping with deliveries, help in keeping accurate inventories, and supporting the customers through support and service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist the Production Control Supervisor with the control of inventories: Perform inventory adjustments throughout the month as needed, Perform cycle counts as needed as well as an annual cycle count.
• Support the customer by being one of the main contacts for the resolution of customer related issues (releases, breakpoints, etc.).      
• Responds to Ford’s Quarterly Purchase Parts Capacity reviews.
• Reviews customer releases weekly in PRP (Productions Requirements Planning) and verifies all RCP orders are accurate and resolves as necessary. Enters jobs into ERP.
• Reviews raw materials requirements to meet production needs in MRP Materials Requirement Planning via EDI & Manually faxed releases. Checks intercompany plant order requirements and confirms prototype orders.
• Issues Raw Material Releases to Suppliers.
• Schedules Productions Machines:
  • Set breakpoints with Supervisor when new engineering change level occurs.
  • Keep machine matrixes updated.
• Maintain and monitor returnable container inventories and takes action as needed.
• Completes Customer’s Required Capacity Studies.
• Performs daily review & update the reinspection needs.
• Answers the monthly 4M (Man Machine Material Method) Survey for Nissan.
• Answers Chrysler volume variance requests.
• Maintains and updates plant contact information for customers within their portals.
• Supports the functions of Shipping and Receiving, as needed.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings, training and other meetings, as required.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment, but requires some work to be done within the manufacturing plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is a typical industrial environment utilizing moderately heavy equipment. The work environment at times can be dirty, hot, cold, dusty, noisy, but is generally thought to be good. Workers may be exposed to hazards typically found within a manufacturing environment. We take great pride in our safe environment. This plant operates with strict safety rules and all staff must maintain a high degree of care necessary to avoid serious injury.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position will primarily work during normal office hours Monday – Friday. Overtime will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using computers (Microsoft Office and ERP system).
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong drive and adaptability.
• Work overtime as required.

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skill(s) to perform duties]:   

• Experience and/or training in automotive scheduling and shipping.
• Experience handling customer concerns and inquiries.
• Experience and/or training with Ford, Chrysler, GM, Nissan or other production control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Communication proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Time Management

SAFETY:

Must follow all plant work and safety rules.

QUALITY:

Must ensure the product meets or exceeds customer and internal specifications and strive for continuous improvement in all duties within the scope of the position. Perform all necessary quality control testing and record all data, accurately, as required.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

The Production Control Scheduler maintains good interpersonal relations with customers, management and production personnel. 

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk; occasionally required to 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 30 pounds. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, lift office products and supplies, and bend, stand and walk as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Possess detailed observation skills. Must be able to concentrate continuously on task.