Basic Qualifications

BS Degree in Engineering Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment

This position is location in Whitehall, MI at the new core plant.  Initial travel to Morristown, TN to learn process will be required.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and improve core forming processesCollaborate with maintenance, automation, and manufacturing on machine functionality and press outputsEstablish process critical TPM criteria Define critical to quality process metrics and establish working tolerances Train press specialists on critical process metrics Drive yield improvement initiatives with core engineers in the forming processes Connect forming process metrics to overall yield and throughputAssist in the implementation of quality programsParticipate in continuous improvement projects for both yield and productivityReview and monitoring of core quality metricsCoordinate with compound process owner on impacts of material to the forming process% Scrap produced, quality standardPrepare periodic reports on the activities carried outReview and prepare Core forming area procedures. Implement forming best practicesAnalyze service and production standards and limitationsRestructure product criteria for easy understandingInteract with quality and support departments on quality issues and specifications requested in Core processesInterpret product criteria, acceptable guides and defectsHelp Casting plants, Clients and/or Suppliers with Core problemsFind solutions to maintain product flow

Job Roles:

Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scaleOptimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfullyAnticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes nextOperational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutionsOrganization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goalsInfluence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholdersData informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actionsPrioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points existRelationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard