We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Maintenace Supervisor within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for supervising and coordinating activities of the maintenance team engaged in maintaining and repairing equipment, structures, utility systems, buildings, and grounds. Also, works with the Engineering department to develop solutions in all areas of the plant.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.?Other duties may be assigned.Support all engineering change activities impacting the manufacturing processPerform line balancing and labor evaluation activitiesSupport all IATF 16949 requirementsDesign electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD systemDesign of control logic and control schematicsDesign ladder logic and relay logicLayout detailing and subassembly op panelsBill of material and selection of componentSystem interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wiresTesting, start-up, debugging, and trouble shootingSupport upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improveProcess control (error proofing)Data-collection, Start-up/setting instructions, and database developmentSupport engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the carSupport engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipmentEnhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc within IRS/USASupport MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardwareThe control engineer will be the specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USAQuality lead-time and cost control for each task assignedProgramming, debugging and start-up of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Man-Machine-InterfacesWrite/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machineryContinuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Man-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework.Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc.? If needed out of the normal working hoursCommunication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer Manufacturing processes- supports the assembly lines through accurate processing methodsUpdates all necessary equipment and fixtures to assist manufacturing to error-proof and improve efficiencies wherever possibleEnsure all manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to dateChampion manufacturing cost reduction activities, including labor reduction initiativesInform quality engineering of any set-up and improvement upon preventative maintenance planPerform basic ergonomic analysis as requiredSupport the improved efficiency & first-time capability of the manufacturing processPerform DOE projects as necessaryOversee PER builds through the manufacturing processOversee DFM/DFA analysisSupport CIP activitiesChampion implementation of Kaizen activities as appropriateReduce WIPMaintain one piece flowApply theory of constraints through plant wide activities IATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES?? The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.?? Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time. Adhere to all IATF 16949 procedures defined by the Operations department function. QUALIFICATIONS?? To perform this 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.Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred).Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems.?Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming.?Preferred knowledge about (M) OSHA electrical/electronics requirements and automotive EMC requirements.?Good communication skills, both written and oral.?Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley (SLC 5, Panelview 900/1200), knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred.Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline and 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience.? LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, machine control languages, or governmental regulations.?Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.?Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.?Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this 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 to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.??? The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.?Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT?? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationAuburn Hills AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As an Operations Manager within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for the daily operations of an assembly facility and operations staff in order to meet production targets, financial targets and other objectives set forth by the General Manager and regional headquarters.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILIITIES include the following.?Other duties may be assigned.Plans and directs through subordinate levels of operations staff the daily requirements to run production and maintenance in the facility and coordinates needed support from the other functions such as quality, materials (scheduling/planning), supplier quality, supply chain, inventory, logistics, human resource in order to achieve internal metric targets, customer required production levels and customer satisfaction.Responsible for establishing direction for operating performance and improvement using the QOS method to maximize profit and minimize operating cost.Schedule and plan overall direction of the operation, using quality cost and manpower as criteria to establish work priorities and meet financial goals.Responsible for the accuracy and interpretation of all operations performance data and reports to ensure effective communication and the ability to meet cost targets.Maintains cohesive relationships and drives improvement effort from corporate level support groups as required to meet objectives.?Direct and lead operations budgeting process to support financial targets for the facility.Advises & coordinates with advanced program teams to ensure launch preparation activity and advanced programs are developed to meet customer requirements.?Responsible for the quality of all units produced.Responsible for coaching, performance management and development of operations staff.Enforce company policies & regulations to operations staff.Must be familiar with and perform work tasks in order to fulfill corporate, business unit and personal goals. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises the employees in the Engineering, Quality, Materials, Production, and Maintenance department including managers, supervisors and subordinates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. IATF16949 RESPONSIBILITIES?? Adhere to all IATF16949 procedures as related to the Manufacturing Operations Department function. QUALIFICATIONS?? To perform this 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 or equivalent; or 10 years of automotive manufacturing management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.??Advanced degree in business or technical field is preferred.Knowledge of Lean manufacturing strategy and concepts.?? LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.?Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.?Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this 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 to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.?The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.?The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.? Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT?? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment.?Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationCherokee AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us? SUMMARY: The successful candidate must be able to understand and verbally articulate the safety, quality and performance targets for the product and/or process. Must have and maintain good attendance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Assembly of sunroofs and sunroof components. Other duties may be assigned. TS16949 RESPONSIBILITIES: Strict adherence to all process documentation as related to the Manufacturing department functions. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this 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: Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and follow process instructions. Work from both written and oral instructions in the English language. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Good attendance, ability to work in a team environment, pays attention to detail. Must be able to visually identify all tools and materials required for the work being performed. Be able to visually inspect parts for defects and color. Must have the ability to operate common hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this 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; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Be able to stand for periods of 8 to 10 hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationAuburn Hills AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonHolly Goike