This position is primarily responsible for all technical and quality requirements for a customer; overseeing the prototype process; aiding the production groups in manufacturing product to specification; and training personnel where needed.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities (including the following; other duties may be assigned.)

• Reviews all technical sheets, documents and blueprints from various sources as assigned.
• Issues technical sheets, including process sheets and temporary information notices, and other documents pertaining to the plant processes as it states in the Quality Assurance Manual and Engineering Standards, and TS 16949 and ISO14001 standards.
• Examines non-conforming products, records appropriate disposition of products.
• Aids the quality, production, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering sections in troubleshooting process and quality related issues in order to improve performance, quality or eliminate documented or potential quality defects.
• Utilizes various software to make appropriate changes or communications as necessary.
• Applies engineering practice to document and solve problems, analyze failures, improve designs, and develop processes.
• Aids the production groups in the development of engineering samples or prototype development.
• Responds to customer needs, including timeline of sample product, quality issues, and other customer problems.
• Visits customers, vendors or job shop sites for quality issues, new equipment run-off, performance analysis, and/or quality system compliance.
• Assists production groups in process and/or product development or improvements by producing samples, collecting data, and aiding in equipment or tooling modifications.
• Aids in the training of personnel to new quality requirements, end product use, or process improvements.
• Identifies areas to improve cost control, labor usage, packaging cost reductions, process efficiency improvements, and other areas that will correlate with the company's commitment to continually improve.
• Leads through example with respect to professionalism and leadership in the execution and support of company policies and directives.
• Actively participates in TPM teams that are focused on root cause analysis, continual improvement activities, and new product development; as well as employee training and development.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a four-year college or university; and 5 years related experience and/or training. Automotive manufacturing experience a plus. Experience and education will dictate wage level.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively use basic computer software (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; and QAD system) for communication to others inside or outside the facility.

Computer Skills:

Ability to utilize various software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Office software (EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, ERP system, and other internal systems.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to utilize senses when performing tasks with chemicals such as smell and taste.

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazards. The employee occasionally will work in high, precarious places, various weather conditions, and in areas containing fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to metal dust particles and may be required to be tested for a respirator that must be worn while mixing the metal powder or consistently working with the powder. If a respirator is issued, the employee will be subject to a physical exam annually to determine lung capabilities of continually wearing a respirator.

While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to oils, lubricants, test chemicals or other mineral based products. The employee will be trained to use of the Right-To-Know and the procedures maintained by the plant.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas of the facility.

Are you interested?
Please send your application to:

Ms. Jan Boram

PMG Indiana Corp.
1751 Arcadia Drive
Columbus, IN 47201

Phone +1-812-375 5593
e-mail: Jan.Boram@pmgsinter.com