SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Coordinate with engineering, purchasing and project leader groups for solving quality issues and launch/engineering changes of components. Also perform audits and implement new strategies

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949) Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regards to handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to insure that all information from within the department is kept private.
• Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
• Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
• Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion is always respectful to others.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in the area of welding and frame assembly
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience with Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis
• Successfully apply Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis
• Concrete understanding and application of fundamentals of GD&T
• Knowledge and understanding Six Sigma principles
• Proven proficiency of geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Full working knowledge of APQP process, flowcharts, work instructions, and control plans
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO/ 9000 preferred
• Must be a team player and work well with others in process development, corrective action and problem solving
• Excellent statistical analysis ability
• Ability to have a strong focus and adherence to compliance targets
• Proven experience with complex data and problem analysis, root cause techniques, and solution
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills, with an emphasis on being proactive
• Ability to interact positively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and levels with company/customers
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of employee/customer
• Must be proficient using MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP experience a plus

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

• Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to sit, stand, Squat, and bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 80 lbs pounds on a regular basis
• Required to use close vision, peripheral vision, focus and see colors as required to read equipment and material labels, color-coded inventory, computer terminal screens, etc.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to travel domestic US and/or international if neede