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 Senior Commodity Buyer within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for leading all activities on behalf of Inalfa NA Region for assigned commodities in conjunction with the global buying strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develops, implements, and communicates strategies to all Inalfa stakeholders to support the company?s regional and global objectives. Along with all Inalfa stakeholders; Identifies, selects and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.Initiate, lead/manage and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Operations/Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.Make use of SMS reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.Provide regular reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.Support the project team during kick off review meetings related for the assigned commodityProactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commoditySupports and part of the supplier escalation problem solving team for all regional operations LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English 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. Preferably a second language like Spanish or German MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 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 quiet to moderate. TRAVEL Ability to travel internationally as required and determined by business demand. Current expected travel approximately 10%. Mainly local SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct reports. TS16949 RESPONSIBILITIES?Adhere to all TS16949 procedures as related to the 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 (BA/BS) from four-year College or university, preferred; 2-3 (level II), 3-5 (Sr.) years related experience and/or technical backgroundNegotiating skills are necessary to get best overall value Must understand cost drivers of product assigned for proper analytics Must understand the market in automotive or relevant manufacturing industry Must possess a technical acumen Preferably knowledge of contractual language and contracts Microsoft Office skills is a mustOkWhat can you expect from us??Savings Fund.Food Coupons.Medical Insurance.Life Insurance.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.LocationNA Shared Services CenterTime TypeFull timeContact PersonLucia Arechiga Carvajal

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 a Quality Engineer within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for building collaborative relationships between the supplier, customer and plant, implementation and improvement of statistical methods, quality cost analysis, specification and procedure development, following ISO/IATF requirements, effective problem solving and assisting with plant quality audits.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. ?? ??? ?Acts as liaison between Manufacturing, Operational Quality and Engineering relative to customer specifications, customer quality requirements and customer problems.??? ?Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations, to ensure that processes are being followed and short cuts are not being taken, jeopardizing the quality of our product.??? ?Review and diagnosis defective material rejected during manufacturing process, customer ? ?returns, warranty analysis and supplier.???? ?Identify the root cause and systematic corrective actions and updating of applicable documentation.??? ?Provide customer support on existing and new programs, engineering changes and deviations (as needed)??? ?Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to work effectively within team environment to motivate and elicit work output.??? ?Assist in maintaining IATF16949 status while driving customer scorecard improvements.??? ?Track and manage KPI?s assigned in the plant to improve FTT / OEE / Scrap and D/T related to quality for assigned customers.??? ?Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.??? ?Review statistical data and present in a graphical format.???? ?Assist plants in implementation of statistical methods and quality improvement programs??? ?Promote team concepts and participate in teams to drive out risk and variation within the processes??? ?Understand and follow Inalfa policies and practices and any other legal requirements.??? ?Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.??? ?Assist in conducting annual plant audits (VDA, LPA and IATF) systems surveys, assist in providing feedback to improve Quality procedures and systems??? ?Continually strive to improve: testing methods, tooling, and equipment through statistical sampling, that will ensure adequate quality in our manufactured product.??? ?Remain flexible with daily activities to handle emergency issues as they arrive??? ?Travel as necessary to customers and suppliers to control problem areas??? ?Coach and support quality inspectors, techs and CMM operators / programmers to effectively execute responsibilities and process adherence.??? ?Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES?Supervise quality auditors, carries our supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policy and applicable laws. 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 as related to the Quality 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 Degree in Engineering related field and / or equivalent experience.??? ?3+ years? experience in automotive quality focusing on assembly.??? ?2 years? minimum inspection experience??? ?ASQC Certifications preferred with commitment to continual education??? ?IATF 16949, VDA Auditor preferred.??? ?Demonstrated excellent problem solving, leadership, organizational, oral and written communications skills.??? ?Excellent problem solving and leadership skills??? ?Must have working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles (ISO/IATF), including automotive industry standards.??? ?Requires experience in product and process failure analysis(FMEA) and an understanding of quality techniques such as SPC, Core Tools, Kaizen, DOE, etc.??? ?Must have demonstrated a record of achievement in problem solving with production teams??? ?Excellent verbal communication, presentation, training and leadership skills??? ?Experience with foreign & domestic automotive companies ? preferably with BMW Spartanburg.? LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility 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 SKILLSAbility 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 ABILITYAbility 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.LocationCherokee AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonKeri Martin

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 In-House Legal Counsel within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for managing and overseeing all legal matters within the North American business. This role involves providing strategic legal advice to senior management, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing litigation, and mitigating legal risks associated with the company's operations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOccupational Specific Tasks: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Legal Advisory:? Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.? Advise senior management and other stakeholders on legal risks and strategies to mitigate them.? Interpret and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the company?s operations.Contract Management:? Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to commercial contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.? Develop and maintain standard contract templates and ensure consistency in contractual terms.Risk Management and Compliance:? Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.? Oversee the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.? Manage and respond to regulatory inquiries and audits. Litigation Management:? Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution, including working with external counsel.? Evaluate legal claims and recommend strategies for resolving disputes.? Represent the company in legal proceedings, if required.Corporate Governance:? Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, minutes, and shareholder communications.? Ensure compliance with corporate formalities and regulatory requirements.Training and Education:? Develop and deliver training programs on legal and compliance issues to employees and management.? Stay updated on relevant legal developments and disseminate information to key stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS & EXEPERIENCETo 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.? Six to ten years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong preference for prior in-house legal experience.? Expertise in corporate law, contract law, compliance, and litigation management.? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.? Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.? Experience in the automotive and / or manufacturing industry is preferred but not required. EDUCATIONJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the Michigan state bar is preferred but not required.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 HeadquartersTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt