General Scope of Responsibility: Manage the Engineering function of RVP

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Manage the Engineering function.

• Direct Engineering staff in achieving timely completion of department projects and objectives.
  • Develop scope on assigned or initiated projects or tasks. Assign and work with department on projects.  Track progress of assigned tasks.
  • Communicate with appropriate plant and corporate personnel to secure concurrence of the project goals and tasks.
  • Provide leadership, performance feedback input and motivation on projects and performance.
  • Interface with plant personnel to smooth transition of projects into plant.
  • Report on RVP AND TRP Engineering projects progress and issue monthly RVP AND TRP Engineering project report. Report progress at monthly plant vehicle launch and business meetings.
  • Define and organize activities and solutions from general assignments to look into or investigate problems or solutions.
• Leads the process engineering activities for new jobs/launches and engineering changes from preplanning and preparation to implementation.
  • Reviews product design to ensure optimal manufacturability, adherence to tolerance guidelines, tool design, machine design, cell layout, compatibility issues, and safety concerns.
  • Leads tooling development and design from prototype through manufacturing production stages.
  • Leads efforts to develop manufacturing equipment for process through either machine upgrades or acquisition of new capital equipment.
  • Leads process development effort through cross-functional teams to develop optimal cell layout, work instructions, process flow layout, and set-up procedures, while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols.
  • Leads cross-functional teams to develop PFMEA’s, mistake/error proofing.
  • Coordinates internal engineering trials for PPAP’s, PSA’s, Run at Rates, etc.
  • Evaluates and takes actions needed to meet or exceed targets set for spoilage, cycle time, and quality.
  • Accomplishes the above tasks through compliance with the plant’s Advanced Planning Quality Procedures.
  • Maintain Records of tooling design/purchase as outlined in Mfg. Capability.
  • Produces part samples to meet customer requirements.
  • Turn jobs over to production that are process capable and have all required equipment and documentation
• Leads engineering efforts to resolve/improve process problems.
  • Identifies and resolves process improvements leading to better cycle times, reduced spoilage, improved process capability (i.e., Cpk, Ppk), and increased throughput.
  • Develops and employs troubleshooting guidelines.
  • Assists production staff as process expert by utilizing troubleshooting, diagnosis, debugging, and other technical skills to keep production lines running at peak efficiency.
  • Performs cause analysis and corrective action implementation on assigned customer complaints or internal failures.
  • Performs safety analysis and implementation if corrective action.
• Keeps up to date with industry trends. Assist plant in technical, equipment, facility and process matters as required.
• Train and develop personnel in the group, maintain technical competence and expand knowledge of technical developments.
• Responsible for managing adequate time spent split between RVP and TRP plants, while always able to virtually support the other as necessary.
• Responsible as a manager for being an ambassador of CPAC and promote culture initiatives such as Lean programs, morale and Team Building, community involvement, organizational talent and leadership development.
• Responsible for the Top SQDCC goals of the RVP and TRP plants.
• Develop TS16949 procedures for department and demonstrate compliance.
• Upgrade personal knowledge and skill levels through training.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, Etc.):

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

• Engineering degree (BSME, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) and 5 or more years relevant experience; or, high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of relevant work experience. At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role. .
• Demonstrated problem solving and technical skills.
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Experience with MS Office and CAD applications

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

• Thermoforming/Extrusion background
• Program management experience.
• Understanding of Level 2 SPC.
• Tooling design experience
• Ability to read and work from prints.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

This is a Supervisory position requiring management and people development skills.  Must be able to interface with production personnel throughout the Corporation.  Must be able to lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) required for effective job performance.

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:  Manages the engineering planning & preparation activities necessary to launch assigned new jobs and engineering changes at rate and 100% quality.  Also, has engineering responsibility for resolving process problems and improving plant safety, quality, and productivity on assigned programs/processes.

DUTIES & ELEMENTS:

Executes the RVP process engineering activities

• Develops, optimizes, documents and updates process work instructions and set-up procedures as required.
• Develops and updates tooling specifications and best practices for plant processes.
• Reviews new and existing product design to ensure optimal manufacturability, adherence to tolerance guidelines, functionality, tool design, machine design, cell layout, and safety and ergonomic concerns.
• Leads process development effort through cross-functional teams to develop optimal cell layout and process flow layout while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols.
• Develops, documents and employs process troubleshooting guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance to department IATF 16949: 2016 procedures.
• Participate in the TFC process to assist in determining optimum processes, tooling, and material requirements for customer quotes.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, value stream mapping, SMED, standardized work methods, etc.) to improve assigned processes.

Leads RVP Engineering efforts to resolve/improve process opportunities:

• Identifies and resolves process improvements leading to better cycle times, reduced spoilage, improved process capability (i.e. Cpk, Ppk), and increased throughput.
• Evaluates and takes actions needed to meet or exceed plant targets set for spoilage, cycle time, and quality.
• Assists production staff as process expert by utilizing troubleshooting, diagnosis, debugging, and other technical skills to keep production lines running at peak efficiency.
• Performs cause analysis and corrective action implementation on assigned customer complaints or internal failures as assigned
• Performs safety analysis and implementation as assigned.

Plant Launches/APQP activities

• Ensure compliance and complete assigned APQP activities
• Evaluate effectiveness of proposed process (process/flow/floor space/layout/ergonomics/ etc.)
• Initiate activities to secure and install new equipment or processes.
• Leads cross-functional teams to develop PFMEA’s, mistake/error proofing.
• Leads and/or assists with tooling design and development from prototype through manufacturing production stages as required by Program Manager.
• Review product design with respect to materials, quality, function and manufacturability.
• Prototype and pre-launch production runs
• Train operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to run new processes and equipment.
• Ensure products meet quoted cycle time, material usage, and operator requirements.
• Coordinates PPAP, PSA’s, Run at Rates runs with plant personnel to ensure a capable product.

*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 Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial).
• Experience or training using computer software applications (MS Office, Windows Operating Systems).
• Demonstrated achievements requiring Mechanical/Electrical problem-solving and creative abilities.

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

• Five or more years relevant work experience in manufacturing involving automation applications.
• Experience interpreting or using CAD/CAM drawings and systems.
• A working knowledge of plant processes.
• The ability to perform Failure Model and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE’s).
• 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.
• Intermediate knowledge of Fanuc Robots

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.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

Process Engineers work closely with, and often serve as support to, a number of different departments and personnel. As a result, and in order to achieve optimum effectiveness, they must maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with these various departments/individuals.  They must also be responsive to their needs.

Process Engineers interact with all levels of the organization, i.e., with operators through senior managers.  To be effective, they must be sensitive to, and cooperatively blend the needs and goals of these various levels with the common denominator of “achieving organizational objectives” (i.e., effective launches, safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and positive employee/ employer relations).

Finally, in the role of a problem solver, Process Engineers must remain objective and be able to make recommendations based on facts, regardless of whether those recommendations are popular.

General Scope of Responsibilities:

• The operator is responsible for running of the machine in a safe and productive manner.
• They are also responsible for ensuring the quality of the product and performing necessary quality checks.
• The operator must package the finished product and accurately record all information.
• The operator must be willing to be part of a team environment by helping others in the performance of their duties.

Essential Functions:

• Follow all plant work and safety rules.
• Ensure the product meets or exceeds customer and internal specifications.
• Perform all necessary quality control testing and record all data, accurately, as required.
• Package product in boxes or returnable containers/racks and accurately record all information on all necessary paperwork.
• Fill out product identification labels and make cartons.
• Continuously inspect product for defects.
• Work rotating work schedule and overtime as assigned.
• Perform necessary housekeeping in work area.

Peripheral Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend all required meetings.
• Report all unsafe conditions.
• Participate on assigned project/improvement teams.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and necessary.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

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.

• The employee is required to stand long hours on a daily basis, often over 8 hours in a day.
• 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 30 pounds.
• 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.
• Operate all levers and controls.
• Must be able to concentrate continuously on task.

Education or Trade Knowledge Required:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate.
• Must be able to add, subtract, and solve simple mathematical process problems.
• Must be able to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Must be able to operate a computer, having basic computer skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass all required training courses.
• Must be able to read and understand simple drawings.
• Must be able to understand and fulfill job duties in a timely manner as reviewed by supervisor.

Work Environment:

• This is a typical industrial environment utilizing moderately heavy equipment.
• The work environment at times can be dirty, hot, cold, dusty, noisy (85 DBS), and greasy, but is generally thought to be good.
• Workers may be exposed to hazards such as overhead hoists, stationary blades, utility knives, pinch points, lifting, extreme heat, hazardous chemicals, forklift traffic, high voltage, repetitive tasks, moving machine parts, fumes and heights.
• High degree of care necessary as serious injury may result.

Interaction with others:

• Able to work and communicate within the work group.
• Able to work and communicate with supervisors and managers.
• Able to work and communicate with leaders.
• Able to train others

Work Authorization:

All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The employee must also present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Cadillac Products Automotive Company is committed to a policy of equal employment in all personnel actions.  The Company does not and will not unlawfully discriminate against any race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

General Scope of Responsibility:

Maintenance Repair is responsible for keeping the plant equipment in a safe operating condition to meet production requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Perform Maintenance Repair assignments.  These assignments will include but are not limited to performing preventative maintenance, machine repair, machine design improvements, facility and grounds maintenance, die repair, and industrial machine trouble shooting. Must be willing to be part of a team environment and actively assist team members in the performance of their duties. Perform necessary housekeeping in assigned work area, attend all required meetings, report all unsafe conditions and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, Etc.):

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Able to add, subtract, and work with fractions and decimals.
• Must have an aptitude for industrial troubleshooting and machine repair with a desire to learn.
• Must have prior knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, pneumatic, or preventative maintance;
• Ability to pass all required training courses;
• Ability to follow all plant work rules and safety rules;
• Ability to use a multimeter;
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems, and repair;
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls and systems;
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical blue print reading;
• Knowledge of basic electricity; ability to troubleshoot 120 volt, 240 volt and 480 volt 3 phase power controls;
• Ability to install basic electrical, including running conduit;
• Exceptional attendance record and willingness to work rotating shifts;
• Ability to pass all OSHA/EPA required training courses;
• Ability to understand and fulfill job duties in a timely manner;

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

• Ability to troubleshoot and/or make recommendations for mechanical repairs, replace sprockets, pulleys, chains, blades and belts on equipment, resin handling equipment, adhesive application equipment, preventative maintenance, etc.;
• Ability to operate a forktruck, tractor, plow truck, aeriel lift, hyraulic hoist, and other maintance equipment and vehicles.
• Basic understanding of basic industrial elctrical systems;
• Ability to weld, machine, and fabricate as necessary to perform equipment repairs;
• Ability to utilize OEM documentation to repair equipment (prints and instructions);
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC’s and robots;
• Ability to perform job assignments in conformance to current Quality and Environment Management Systems requirements;

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is a typical industrial environment utilizing moderately heavy equipment.
• The work environment at times can be dirty, hot, cold, dusty, noisy (85 DBS), and greasy, but is generally thought to be good.
• Workers may be exposed to hazards such as overhead hoists, stationary and rotating blades, utility knives, pinch points, lifting, extreme heat, hazardous chemicals, forklift traffic, high voltage, repetitive tasks, moving machine parts, fumes, and heights.
• Workers may be exposed to ozone within OSHA parameters.
• High degree of care necessary as serious injury may result.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Excellent attendance required.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required. Shift preference is seniority based.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to instruct and convey ideas cleary;
• Willing and able to work in harmony within a team environment;

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess detailed observation skills.
• Bending, stooping, standing, climbing, walking, and reaching are required.
• Lift 50# as necessary.
• Must be able to concentrate continuously on task.
• Show initiative and ingenuity.
• Must be able to use tools and test equipment as required.

* 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