Auburn Hills Job Description Sample

• Strong controls software development background
• Strong in developing system level and functional level requirements
• Ability to understand and interpret strategy development requests
• Strong knowledge of real-time control design methods
• Strong knowledge of optimization strategies and application-specific design development
• Good knowledge of state-of-the-art sensors and actuators in the electric powertrain
• Good knowledge of state-of-the-art electronic control system architecture and CAN communication protocol
• Proficient in development tools like MATLAB/SIMULINK, Embedded coder, C and C++
• Rapid control prototyping knowledge (dSPACE..etc)
• Understanding of electronic control system functioning and architecture
• Strong understanding of Hybrid and Electric vehicle powertrain system architecture
• Must be able to design electrical schematics to operate the Hybrid and EV powertrain
• Must be able to conduct MiL, SiL, HiL testing to validate the control functions
• Must be able to develop plant models for electric vehicle powertrain components and system
• Familiarity with standard automotive modelling guidelines MAAB, MISRA
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR signal naming convention
• Familiarity with implementation of functional safety requirements is preferred
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and tools preferred
• Professional communication skills to interact with customers

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field required
• Candidates with Master's degree preferred
• Experience in automotive industry preferred
• Understanding of the following tools used in automotive applications
  • Matlab/Simulink, C / C++
  • Vector CANape, CANalyzer
  • dSPACE, Motohawk, Pi-Innovo
  • ETAS INCA, ATI Vision
  • Microsoft Office

• Coordination and completion of projects.
• Oversees all aspects of projects.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Leads and directs the work of others.
• Program planning, development and maintenance of master timing schedules, project risk assessments, change management, and project integration across the various functional departments.
• This position is responsible for program management of all Powertrain Engineering assembly plant end-items (focus on the interfaces with Vehicle Engineering).  

• BSME or BSEE degree and 0-3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project software. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Prefer candidates with passion for cars, and hands on experience via Formula SAE, for example.
• Fundamental understanding of engines and transmissions.

Lead an engineering team in the product development process for mechanical hardware for 4WD/AWD and coupling products in customer applications. This includes the development of the initial proposal based on known customer requirements, responsibility for the design & development of the product at each prototype phase, the validation of the product at production launch, and post-launch support.

ORGANIZATIONAL POSITION

The Program Engineering Lead reports to the Program Engineering Lead Manager.

The Program Engineering Lead typically does not have any direct reports. However, the PEL is responsible for leading an engineering team through the product development process. Typically, this includes leading individuals responsible for CAD, component design & release, CAE/NVH, build, & test/validation. It also involves interaction with individuals responsible for sales, program management, ECU, controls, calibration, customer applications, assembly, manufacturing, prototype and production purchasing, and quality and warranty.

The PEL will also interact with external teams and individuals, such as customers and suppliers, as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the engineering activities associated with the product development process for 4WD/AWD or coupling mechanical hardware from new business opportunity through production launch. This includes:

• Developing proposals for the mechanical hardware & supporting the estimation process for new business opportunities.

• Performing mechanical hardware system level design calculations.

• Issuing design work orders and providing direction to CAD as necessary to develop the product design.

• Issuing lab work orders providing direction for builds, tests, component modifications, and inspection.

• Issuing purchase requisitions to obtain parts for build events and component testing.

• Providing direction for or issuing CAE/NVH requests, as needed, for analysis of assemblies and components.

• Providing direction for or issuing component design requirements analysis requests providing the necessary information for the analysis of component designs.

• Leading a team in the creation and maintenance of mechanical hardware assembly/system level DFMEAs.

• The development and monitoring of ADVP&R's.

• Conducting & leading meetings including design kick-off, open issues, design release, prototype build, root cause and others as necessary.

• Developing engineering specifications for the product.

• Reviewing and approving drawings and specifications for the product.

• Creating prototype build/control plans, reviewing and approving prototype material for builds, and signing off mechanical hardware prototypes for usage in internal and external testing.

• Provide engineering support for the product. This includes:

• Supporting the ECU, software and calibration engineers to ensure the integration of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Supporting validation engineers in preparing the appropriate fixtures and completing testing requirements.

• Supporting application engineers in the analysis of customer requirements ensuring the product meets performance, packaging and serviceability requirements, and in the resolution of open issues.

• Supporting sales with engineering data for estimates, including cost reduction opportunities, and with technical data for customer interaction.

• Supporting the production facility in DFM/DFA activities and as a technical resource for the product throughout its life cycle.

• Supporting global supply chain organization as a technical resource for sourcing decisions and technical discussions.

• Manage Engineering budget for program(s).

• Lead or support the engineering change management process for supported products as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelors in Engineering required, Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering related work experience required, 8+ years preferred

• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD/AWD systems is preferred

• Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is required

• Experience and/or training in Root Cause Analysis is required

• Experience and/or training in APQP is preferred

• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred

• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge is preferred

• Excellent communication skills required

• Ability to use common software required

• Knowledge of TS16949 is preferred

• Ability to read prints and knowledge of GD&T is preferred

SAFETY

This position will adhere to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner's Safety Policy Manual. This individual will work in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of BorgWarner to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants/employees regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status or any other characteristics covered by federal, state or local law.

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Call Center Agent Senior

The Call Center Agent Senior will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of our National Contact Center by meeting or exceeding referral goals, achieving prescribed customer service levels and executing operational objectives. This role will handle a high call volume of in-bound calls in a fast-paced environment while processing customer requests for their banking inquiries. This role's structured work schedule may require overtime, evenings and Saturdays. The role requires sitting for extended periods of time and using a headset for communicating with customers by phone.

Position Competencies

Successful incumbents possess strong communication skills, technical problem solving and resolution skills, time management and detailed oriented, and strong computer navigational skills.

Position Responsibilities:

Customer Support

• Provide remarkable customer service by handling inbound and outbound calls, offering problem resolution to support intermediate/high complexity customer interactions across lines of business by offering problem resolution.

• Agent is able diffuse customer escalation.

• Comprehensive understanding of Comerica products and services across lines of business. Able to complete relationship growth independently.

• Demonstrate understanding of systems and transactions to support intermediate/ high complexity customer interactions across lines of business.

• Meet or exceed individual productivity and quality assurance objectives.

Team Support

• Able to effectively collaborate within and across team.

• Demonstrate the ability to mentor peer/ less experienced colleagues.

Risk and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Relocation

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• 3 years of Retail, Financial sales or Call/Contact Center experience
• 3 years of customer service experience
• 1 year of technical support experience
• 3 year of experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint including Windows based applications, system data entry, and Internet search

The Mechanical Actuation Component Release Engineer will be responsible for the design and release of mechanical components that are used in conjunction with each other to complete an actuation function within BorgWarner Power Drive Systems products. This includes components used in systems designed to actuate shift systems, park systems, variable torque clutches, and/or electro-magnetic synchronizers. This position requires the engineer to work as part of a matrixed engineering organization to design and release products. The engineer must be capable of working closely with other CRE's and Program Engineers to design and validate products to customer requirements. The Component Release Engineer must work with manufacturing disciplines, Purchasing and suppliers to release parts into production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Have a good working knowledge of complex mechanical actuation systems

• Have a good working knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanical mechanisms

• Have an understanding of Automotive Driveline or Powertrain components

• Have an understanding of the electrical systems and control software required to actuate and run the mechanical components used in the system

• Good analytical skills for designing and analyzing components and sub-systems

• Thorough knowledge of component drawing requirements, including tolerances, GD&T, and their use in stack calculations

• Create process standards such as: design criteria checklists, design calculation standards, design review material; maintain and present these documents as necessary

• Perform engineering analysis and calculations on components and present rationale to program team

• Issue CAE requests and provide direction as needed for analysis of systems and components.

• Create and maintain DFMEAs for components

• Create design work orders and provide direction to CAD as necessary to develop the product design. Approve and release engineering drawings.

• Create ADVP&R to validate components and write lab work orders to direct technicians to conduct testing on components

• Analyze components for wear and durability

• Write test reports relating to the outcome of tests performed

• Create technical criteria for supplier selection and participate in the selection process

• Provide consistent technical conduit to the Purchasing group including Supplier Development Engineers

• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing to assure feasibility of designed components

• Promote component re-use through knowledge of the global component family

• Review / Approve internal and external change requests

• Provide technical support for component issues arising in validation or warranty

• Provide cost reduction ideas for their respective component families

• Provide opportunities for new technology approaches in the component families

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering work experience required

• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems is preferred

• Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is required

• Experience and/or training in Root Cause Analysis is preferred

• Experience and/or training in APQP is preferred

• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred

• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge is preferred

• Self-directed/self-motivated

• Excellent drive for results with the ability to coordinate projects from start to completion

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Preferred Software/ Hardware and General Training

• MS Office ( Excel/Word/PowerPoint /Project)

• TeamCenter

• Root Cause Analysis and/or 8D Problem Solving tools

• Technical Writing

• DFMEA

• Reliability Analysis

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Drive for Results

• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Functional/Technical Skills

• Has the functional knowledge and skill to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Problem Solving

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

• Learning on the Fly

• Learns quickly when facing new problems; A relentless and versatile learner; Open to change; Analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; Experiments and will try anything to find solutions; Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; Quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

• Creativity

• Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

• Priority Setting

• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; Quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; Eliminates roadblocks; Creates focus.

• Decision Quality

• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

• Conflict Management

• Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

• Informing

• Provides the information people need to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; Provide individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; Is timely with information.

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

SAFETY

This position will adhere to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner's Safety Policy Manual. This individual will work in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of BorgWarner to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants/employees regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status or any other characteristics covered by federal, state or local law.

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Driven by Possibility

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining product properties and models essential to computer aided engineering applications. This includes developing physics and analytics models, test methods, coordinating testing, developing fatigue models, automating data collection and analysis, and managing relevant data for multiple product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluating, updating, and developing various product models essential to computer aided engineering applications.

• Coordinate implementation of product models with software development, product development, and product line management.

• Developing and standardizing test methods to determine critical product properties.

• Coordinating and collecting relevant data from a variety of sources including laboratory testing and application measurements.

• Automating the data collection and analysis to speed future development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates under general direction from senior professional.

• May provide guidance and work direction to less senior professionals.

• May lead project teams under the direction of a team sponsor.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of applicable experience within the areas of product development, application/system engineering, advanced analysis, or product data development.

• Experience with probability, reliability, and statistical methods in engineering.

• Experience in multi-variable regression and fitting multi-variable models.

• Experience with MS Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, MATHCAD, Minitab, DesignExpert or other equivalent tools.

• Prefer experience with higher level programming languages (for example C#) and developing macros in Excel.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to design experiments to efficiently determine constants for multi-variable models of product performance.

• Demonstrated ability to transform test data into accurate product models.

• Strong proficiency with calculation tools.

• Good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.

• Builds collaborative relationships, shares knowledge and is aware of how individual actions impact others.

• Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation

• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and results through written reports and presentations.as Oracle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.

Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of applicable experience within the areas of product development, application/system engineering, advanced analysis, or product data development.

• Experience with probability, reliability, and statistical methods in engineering.

• Experience in multi-variable regression and fitting multi-variable models.

• Experience with MS Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, MATHCAD, Minitab, DesignExpert or other equivalent tools.

• Prefer experience with higher level programming languages (for example C#) and developing macros in Excel.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to design experiments to efficiently determine constants for multi-variable models of product performance.

• Demonstrated ability to transform test data into accurate product models.

• Strong proficiency with calculation tools.

• Good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism.

• Builds collaborative relationships, shares knowledge and is aware of how individual actions impact others.

• Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation

• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and results through written reports and presentations.as Oracle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.

Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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• The Transmission Calibration Engineer will be responsible playing an integral part for developing the customer driving experience as well as optimizing fuel economy.

• Key activities include developing and releasing transmission calibrations (shift schedules) for automatic transmission applications, performing hands-on in-vehicle calibration development work, supporting test trips to verify proper transmission operation across operating conditions and other assigned powertrain development activities.

• This position will work with in-vehicle test instrumentation, ETAS-INCA calibration tools and mathematical analysis tools such as Matlab to meet objectives.

• 3-5 years of experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent from an ABET accredited University.
• 3-5 years of experience in calibration development

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a Master of Science in Computer Science preferred from an ABET accredited university

• Manager strongly prefers candidates with: ETAS-INCA calibration tools, Matlab, Simulink, Data Acquisition, Excel.

• Needs to have a true engineering degree (no engineering technology degrees)

Altair Engineering Inc. is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of product design and development, high performance cloud computing, and data intelligence. We enable organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. We believe a critical component of our success has been our company culture, based on our core values of innovation, envisioning the future, communicating honestly and broadly, seeking technology and business firsts, and embracing diversity. With more than 2,800 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates 81 offices throughout 25 countries. Altair serves more than 8,000 customers across broad industry segments. Altair ProductDesign is a global, multi-disciplinary product development consultancy which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair Engineering. To learn more please visit www.altair.com

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Lead Mechanical Engineer/Tech

• Robotics Assembly Systems

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ABB Inc., in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking for an Mechanical Engineering Lead to join our Robotics and Motion team, the first major global industrial robotics manufacturer to produce robots in the United States. ABB is the leading supplier of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service and has installed more than 250,000 robots worldwide.
2019-09-22

Senior professionals ( > 5 years of work experience)

Tasks:

Requires thorough knowledge of a specific engineering discipline plus an understanding of related disciplines to coordinate activities, analyze and resolve problems crossing disciplines and to develop new concepts for programs.

Responsible for technical input, recommendations and decisions may impact the organization's effectiveness and customer relations. Requires ability to interface effectively, internally and with customers.

Typical duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Strong knowledge of robotic assembly systems, specifically with extensive experience utilizing precision conveyor systems, complex grippers, flexible fixture systems and assembly fastening systems.

• Design, analyze, and evaluate systems, products or components, requiring a high degree of technical expertise. Must be able to effectively work in cross functional teams on multiple projects simultaneously meeting strict deadlines while maintaining cost budgets.

• Develop and enhance design standards and function packages and standard cells for the Assembly & Test business unit, including:

• Enhancements for existing screw driving function package

• Expand and improve on Assembly & Test portfolio of function packages and standard cells

• Develop and enhance design standards for function packages

• Design and develop complex models or simulations and apply advanced computer programs, analytical techniques or control strategies to effectively meet requirements and resolve problems.

• Act as principal investigator and lead a group of engineers to investigate problems, develop solutions and preparing related recommendations and reports.

• Conduct economic studies, develop budgets and task lists and lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, licensing and safety documents, and obtain required approvals.

• Represent the group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation, mechanical designer.

• Associates' Degree AND 10 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation, mechanical designer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel; AutoCad and SolidWorks or other 3D drafting software.

• ABB Robotstudio is a plus.

• Open to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Additional information

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M.

• 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Director of Paint Projects

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ABB Inc., in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking for a Director of Paint Projects to join our Robotics and Motion team, the first major global industrial robotics manufacturer to produce robots in the United States. ABB is the leading supplier of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service and has installed more than 250,000 robots worldwide.
2019-11-20

Middle Management / Senior Management

Tasks:

The Director of Paint Projects will be responsible to oversee all paint automation project execution from receipt of order through project close-out. Promote, develop and implement measures to achieve cost-effective improvements in operations, increase customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Typical duties/responsibilities for Director of Paint Projects may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct the development of goals, objectives and plans for the paint project execution team. Oversee all project execution operations and ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, and with codes and regulations. Initiate measures to ensure quality of products, systems, and responsiveness to customer requirements.

• Manage the team of paint engineers and project managers to ensure all project commitments are delivered on-time, meet or exceed customer expectations, and are within budget. Provide feedback to the paint sales and proposal teams for continuous improvement. Ensure all change order requests are properly documented and mitigated per Company procedures.

• Represent the organization in meetings and conferences, provide technical and business advice and play a key role in formulating plans. Direct the investigation of new methods, materials and techniques and the costs/benefits of their utilization.

• Provide counsel and support to senior managers and promote equitable resolution of problems while continuing to protect the interests of the Company and ensuring customer satisfaction. Provide guidance and arrange for training of staff. Manage and document employee performance and initiate responsive actions.

Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree AND 10 Years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Project Management, OR

• Associates' Degree AND 12 Years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Project Management.

• This position may be hired at a Senior Level *

• Bachelors degree AND 12 Years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Project Management, OR

• Associates' Degree AND 14 years of experience in engineering, automation, design.

• A Master's Degree in required Field = Credit given for 2 years of work experience

• A PhD / Doctorate in required field = Credit give for 3 years of work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires broad knowledge of diverse operations and strong managerial skills to effectively direct the organization and resolve complex problems.

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence decisions of senior managers and customers.

• Be able to foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations and customer relations.

• Open to Travel about 30% of the time for customer visits.

• Candidates must have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USA.

Additional information

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.