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schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible to work closely with experienced engineers to review customer requirements, specifications and manufacturing constraints in order to create comprehensive engineering product design details, specifications, drawings and related engineering changes utilizing and applying engineering principles, research data, and Design Engineering Standards (DES). Responsibilities also include analyzing test data, performing root-cause analysis, preparation of 5-Phase/5-Why analysis reports as needed.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibility of Job
• 30%
• Support the engineers in the design and development of automotive instrument clusters (IPC) and head-up displays (HUDs), creation of 3D Models and 2D drawings including GD&T for all structural components considering DFM/DFA factors and assembly drawings, cost, material & component specifications, and other design factors
• Maintain open issues related to design developments during various stages of the development phase and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Support the engineers in the structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis using FEA, Lighting analysis using Light Simulation software, optical design and simulation using internally developed analytical tools and Light Simulation Software.
• 25%
• Post Development: Provide technical/design support during the pre-production phase (PV testing, root-cause analysis, 5-Phase report preparation), during production preparation phase (Quality, Assembly, Process related areas).
• Provide technical/design support to assembly plants, suppliers related to quality, design related aspects.
• Execute customer design changes and reflect to internal design deliverables, and documentation.
• 15%
• Support the engineers in the development of conceptual design, bill of materials (BOM), design feasibility studies for the RFQ response and technical presentation.
• Support the team in the development of DFMEA, DVP, Failure Analysis/5-Phase report creation.
• 15%
• Interface with customer to understand design requirements during the design specification/styling development, and product development phases. Compile specification confirmation Reports prior to the development.
• 5%
• Perform benchmark analysis, attend trade shows (NAIAS) and compile market trend analysis of IPC/ HUD Products.
• 5%
• Assist in the prototype development during the build trials.
• Assist manufacturing plants, quality teams in resolving technical, manufacturing, quality issues.
• Assist in the testing & evaluation of IPC/HUD products as required.
• 5%
• Participate in-vehicle checks at customer location during pre-production phases to evaluate the design integrity of NSI Products and to Identify design flaws or issues and compile summary report.
• 5%
• Prepare technical documents in support of the quality gate assessment meetings with parent company in Japan.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Course work or Specialization in Strength of Materials and Statics & Dynamics.
Related Experience
• 0 - 2 years of automotive design & development experience.
• Work experience with CAD is required. CATIA is preferred.
• Experience working with automotive, structures, plastics or optics are preferred.
• Experience working with FEA analysis knowledge especially Vibration, Thermal, Linear/Non-linear Analysis are preferred. Working knowledge of ABAQUS preferred.
• Experience working with optical design principles; OPTIS - Light Simulation Software Package are preferred.
• Experience working with GD&T are preferred.
Special Training or Competency N/A
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements 5-10% internationally and/or domestically.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible to work closely with experienced engineers to review customer requirements, specifications and manufacturing constraints in order to create comprehensive engineering product design details, specifications, drawings and related engineering changes utilizing and applying engineering principles, research data, and Design Engineering Standards (DES). Responsibilities also include analyzing test data, performing root-cause analysis, preparation of 5-Phase/5-Why analysis reports as needed.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibility of Job
• 30%
• Support the engineers in the design and development of automotive instrument clusters (IPC) and head-up displays (HUDs), creation of 3D Models and 2D drawings including GD&T for all structural components considering DFM/DFA factors and assembly drawings, cost, material & component specifications, and other design factors
• Maintain open issues related to design developments during various stages of the development phase and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Support the engineers in the structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis using FEA, Lighting analysis using Light Simulation software, optical design and simulation using internally developed analytical tools and Light Simulation Software.
• 25%
• Post Development: Provide technical/design support during the pre-production phase (PV testing, root-cause analysis, 5-Phase report preparation), during production preparation phase (Quality, Assembly, Process related areas).
• Provide technical/design support to assembly plants, suppliers related to quality, design related aspects.
• Execute customer design changes and reflect to internal design deliverables, and documentation.
• 15%
• Support the engineers in the development of conceptual design, bill of materials (BOM), design feasibility studies for the RFQ response and technical presentation.
• Support the team in the development of DFMEA, DVP, Failure Analysis/5-Phase report creation.
• 15%
• Interface with customer to understand design requirements during the design specification/styling development, and product development phases. Compile specification confirmation Reports prior to the development.
• 5%
• Perform benchmark analysis, attend trade shows (NAIAS) and compile market trend analysis of IPC/ HUD Products.
• 5%
• Assist in the prototype development during the build trials.
• Assist manufacturing plants, quality teams in resolving technical, manufacturing, quality issues.
• Assist in the testing & evaluation of IPC/HUD products as required.
• 5%
• Participate in-vehicle checks at customer location during pre-production phases to evaluate the design integrity of NSI Products and to Identify design flaws or issues and compile summary report.
• 5%
• Prepare technical documents in support of the quality gate assessment meetings with parent company in Japan.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Course work or Specialization in Strength of Materials and Statics & Dynamics.
Related Experience
• 0 - 2 years of automotive design & development experience.
• Work experience with CAD is required. CATIA is preferred.
• Experience working with automotive, structures, plastics or optics are preferred.
• Experience working with FEA analysis knowledge especially Vibration, Thermal, Linear/Non-linear Analysis are preferred. Working knowledge of ABAQUS preferred.
• Experience working with optical design principles; OPTIS - Light Simulation Software Package are preferred.
• Experience working with GD&T are preferred.
Special Training or Competency N/A
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements 5-10% internationally and/or domestically.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
Creates and leads a world-class team of systems engineers in the flawless execution of product development. Creates and reinforces a culture of high performance, leadership, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and teamwork. This team’s primary responsibility is ensuring specifications are analyzed and product designs meet customer/project requirements as well as owning the overall technical specification traceability and systems test delivery. Other responsibilities of this role include supporting new business quotes and creation of detailed robust platform specifications.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibilty of Job
• 50%
• Lead team in the flawless execution of programs including monitoring program status and providing guidance as appropriate to ensure programs meet all deliverables on time with high quality.
• Reviews and approves system engineering work products to ensure quality.
• Directly support programs and acts as escalation path as required.
• 20%
• Develops team; assesses direct reports’ skills/tools in relation to job expectations. Plans and coordinates training regimen for direct reports to ensure they have adequate skills/tools to have successful programs.
• Conducts regular 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports.
• Establishes goals for department, allocates goals to direct reports and monitors progress, and ensures alignment of goals for all associates within the department.
• Evaluates training gaps for direct reports, jointly develops plan to address gaps, and provides training and mentoring as needed, and ensures the same is done for the team within the department.
• 10%
• Develops and executes jointly with the department leadership a comprehensive vision and strategy to continuously improve program launches while taking into consideration the technical, schedule, and resource constraints – using new tools and technologies.
• Develops KPIs to measure results of the strategy; gathers and tracks the KPIs, and adjust the strategy as needed to continuously improve capability and cost-effectiveness.
• 10%
• Evaluated and approves system specification releases and system test plans.
• 10%
• Determines resources, equipment, and investment needed to support anticipated activities.
• Creates headcount, investment, and expense budges for the team, tracking costs against program budgets, and takes appropriate action for budget variances.
• Creates and/or reviews and approves Engineering quotations (effort, cost, schedule) for new business and change requests.
Team Management / Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or computer science engineering; Master’s degree pref.
Related Experience
• 7+ years' experience demostrating effective Systems/Engineering leadership, directly or in-directly, for multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Proven track record of successful launches or automotive products, with a comprehensive knowledge of product development practicies in a Tier 1 automotive company.
• Excellent customer interface and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical systems in simple terms.; controlled under significant pressure.
• Ability to lead a systems team that encompasses requirements and systems validation.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to clearly communicate in English (verbal and written); Japanese a plus.
• Strong cross-functional (software, electronics, mechanical) technical knowledge in product desgin and requirements management for HMI or related products.
• Experience demonstrating effective leadership, directly or indirectly, for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in analyzing logs of in-vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, etc.; software and electronics background preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASPICE/CMMI, Cybersecurity, and Functional Safety
• Experience with, working knowledge of software develop for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of automotive requirement management tools (i.e. Doors, PTC Integrity, etc.).
Special Training or Competency
• Technical Leadership: Includes being the subject matter expert in this field. Ability to motivate the organization, enforce product technical excellence and sponsor innovation among the team.
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Leading Others: Includes leading by setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development.
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
10% domestic and/or international.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
Creates and leads a world-class team of systems engineers in the flawless execution of product development. Creates and reinforces a culture of high performance, leadership, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and teamwork. This team’s primary responsibility is ensuring specifications are analyzed and product designs meet customer/project requirements as well as owning the overall technical specification traceability and systems test delivery. Other responsibilities of this role include supporting new business quotes and creation of detailed robust platform specifications.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibilty of Job
• 50%
• Lead team in the flawless execution of programs including monitoring program status and providing guidance as appropriate to ensure programs meet all deliverables on time with high quality.
• Reviews and approves system engineering work products to ensure quality.
• Directly support programs and acts as escalation path as required.
• 20%
• Develops team; assesses direct reports’ skills/tools in relation to job expectations. Plans and coordinates training regimen for direct reports to ensure they have adequate skills/tools to have successful programs.
• Conducts regular 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports.
• Establishes goals for department, allocates goals to direct reports and monitors progress, and ensures alignment of goals for all associates within the department.
• Evaluates training gaps for direct reports, jointly develops plan to address gaps, and provides training and mentoring as needed, and ensures the same is done for the team within the department.
• 10%
• Develops and executes jointly with the department leadership a comprehensive vision and strategy to continuously improve program launches while taking into consideration the technical, schedule, and resource constraints – using new tools and technologies.
• Develops KPIs to measure results of the strategy; gathers and tracks the KPIs, and adjust the strategy as needed to continuously improve capability and cost-effectiveness.
• 10%
• Evaluated and approves system specification releases and system test plans.
• 10%
• Determines resources, equipment, and investment needed to support anticipated activities.
• Creates headcount, investment, and expense budges for the team, tracking costs against program budgets, and takes appropriate action for budget variances.
• Creates and/or reviews and approves Engineering quotations (effort, cost, schedule) for new business and change requests.
Team Management / Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or computer science engineering; Master’s degree pref.
Related Experience
• 7+ years' experience demostrating effective Systems/Engineering leadership, directly or in-directly, for multi-disciplinary teams is required.
• Proven track record of successful launches or automotive products, with a comprehensive knowledge of product development practicies in a Tier 1 automotive company.
• Excellent customer interface and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical systems in simple terms.; controlled under significant pressure.
• Ability to lead a systems team that encompasses requirements and systems validation.
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to clearly communicate in English (verbal and written); Japanese a plus.
• Strong cross-functional (software, electronics, mechanical) technical knowledge in product desgin and requirements management for HMI or related products.
• Experience demonstrating effective leadership, directly or indirectly, for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in analyzing logs of in-vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, MOST, Ethernet, etc.; software and electronics background preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASPICE/CMMI, Cybersecurity, and Functional Safety
• Experience with, working knowledge of software develop for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of automotive requirement management tools (i.e. Doors, PTC Integrity, etc.).
Special Training or Competency
• Technical Leadership: Includes being the subject matter expert in this field. Ability to motivate the organization, enforce product technical excellence and sponsor innovation among the team.
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Leading Others: Includes leading by setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development.
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
10% domestic and/or international.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US... General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki,
Company Overview
is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US... General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Program Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team, from award of business through EOP, to ensure that project milestones and deliverables are completed on-time and meet the expectations of internal and external customers. Also, the role will communicate with the customer regarding program deliverables and cascading these expectations throughout the organization as well as managing project budgets to ensure control and compliance.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Independently develop and manage program timelines, objectives, and milestones for assigned customer program, assuring compliance through open issues tracking and weekly status meetings.
• Manage and assure timely submission of all customer required documents (e.g. APQP, PFMEA, process flow, control plan, etc.) at customer determined milestone dates and a ssists Quality Team in maintaining the status of assigned programs via customer database (i.e. Powerway, Covisint, Supply Power) if applicable.
• Manage project specific financial budget(s) for key items such as operating expenses (D&D, salaries, etc.), capital expenditures, and contribution margins to SGA, etc.
• Support in the coordination of prototype or trial sample parts deliveries during customer build events.
• Coordinate and assists North American production facilities in preparation for plant audits, open issue meetings, APQP meetings, launch readiness meetings, and other customer on-site reviews.
• Coordinate and assists North American production facilities in preparation for plant audits, open issue meetings, APQP meetings, launch readiness meetings, and other customer on-site reviews.
• Work directly with Sales, Engineering and other global divisions to determine feasibility, cost, and engineering hours for new/existing product changes, including project specific D&D budget and recovery.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
Related Experience
• 6-10 years of program management experience, working with an automotive OEM is prefered.
• Strong management of project timing and ensuring on-time deliverables.
• Subject matter expert on APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, productions processes and the OEM development cycle.
• Understanding and significant knowledge of automotive electronics and engineering development.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office programs including: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience leading a successful launch, within budget and significant complexity.
Special Training or Competency
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
• Acredited Program Management training or certification preferred.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
10% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US... General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Program Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team, from award of business through EOP, to ensure that project milestones and deliverables are completed on-time and meet the expectations of internal and external customers. Also, the role will communicate with the customer regarding program deliverables and cascading these expectations throughout the organization as well as managing project budgets to ensure control and compliance.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Independently develop and manage program timelines, objectives, and milestones for assigned customer program, assuring compliance through open issues tracking and weekly status meetings.
• Manage and assure timely submission of all customer required documents (e.g. APQP, PFMEA, process flow, control plan, etc.) at customer determined milestone dates and a ssists Quality Team in maintaining the status of assigned programs via customer database (i.e. Powerway, Covisint, Supply Power) if applicable.
• Manage project specific financial budget(s) for key items such as operating expenses (D&D, salaries, etc.), capital expenditures, and contribution margins to SGA, etc.
• Support in the coordination of prototype or trial sample parts deliveries during customer build events.
• Coordinate and assists North American production facilities in preparation for plant audits, open issue meetings, APQP meetings, launch readiness meetings, and other customer on-site reviews.
• Coordinate and assists North American production facilities in preparation for plant audits, open issue meetings, APQP meetings, launch readiness meetings, and other customer on-site reviews.
• Work directly with Sales, Engineering and other global divisions to determine feasibility, cost, and engineering hours for new/existing product changes, including project specific D&D budget and recovery.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
Related Experience
• 6-10 years of program management experience, working with an automotive OEM is prefered.
• Strong management of project timing and ensuring on-time deliverables.
• Subject matter expert on APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, productions processes and the OEM development cycle.
• Understanding and significant knowledge of automotive electronics and engineering development.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office programs including: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience leading a successful launch, within budget and significant complexity.
Special Training or Competency
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
• Acredited Program Management training or certification preferred.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
10% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
schedule_type: Contractor
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The primary role of the Advanced Purchasing Buyer is to lead sourcing activities for NSNA programs, with a focus on mechanical components or electronic components as a specialization. This position will work closely with manufacturing locations, program management and supplier quality to assure project milestones are met and to deliver best total cost for new programs. In addition, this role will actively engage in supplier development to support NSNA’s business needs of continuous growth and strong supplier partnerships. This role will also engage in pricing negotiations and strategic supplier strategies.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Act as the purchasing representative inside the project teams, and actively support projects from acquisition phase through APQP and launch.
• Drive sourcing of new components from the acquisition phase of the project, up to the industrialization of new projects, including major changes in make market, analyzing future material needs.
• Evaluate risks in current supply base and work closely with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to maintain strong supply chain and manage contingency plans during sourcing of new components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality on new product designs and investigates new technical partners as needed for that development. Focus on early Supplier involvement for new products and customer quotes.
• Negotiate and maintain contractual agreements, protecting intellectual property, quality, delivery, and lean principles to ensure world class competitiveness with supply base.
• Follow up on supplier and material status during product development to ensure acquisition, to avoid delays to SOP, and facilitate handoff to production purchasing to ensure communication.
• Achieve and maintain Bill of Material costs based on targets and in cooperation with Engineering team; Control BoM (Bill of Material) cost on each maturity step of the project, or for each change. Define measures to close the gaps to target BoM.
• Implement cost optimized concepts considering material, manufacturing, development and quality costs.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering or related business emphasis
MBA or advanced degree is a plus
Related Experience
• Work requires at least 5+ years related work experience (automotive industry Tier 1 preferred)
• 2+ years in purchasing role
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Work experience in areas similar to ADAS, EV/HEV, HUD’s
• Technical ability, preferably with electronics and/or metal components
• High level of teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Proven level of negotiation acumen
• Knowledge in project management
• Drive, passion for a challenging environment
• Very good communication and networking skills
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and remote teams
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Experience and knowledge in financial analysis, including forecasting & budget management
• Work requires strong customer service skills
• Work requires strong oral and written communication skills (English Required)
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or Japanese preferred
• Ability to negotiate and operate in different cultures and to work under pressure
• Willing to travel
• Work requires Microsoft Office knowledge, advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Work requires strong analytical skills (i.e., customer and/or supplier release analysis)
• Able to accommodate calls during off-hours and weekends to ensure customer issues are resolved
Special Training or Competency
Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
25% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The primary role of the Advanced Purchasing Buyer is to lead sourcing activities for NSNA programs, with a focus on mechanical components or electronic components as a specialization. This position will work closely with manufacturing locations, program management and supplier quality to assure project milestones are met and to deliver best total cost for new programs. In addition, this role will actively engage in supplier development to support NSNA’s business needs of continuous growth and strong supplier partnerships. This role will also engage in pricing negotiations and strategic supplier strategies.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Act as the purchasing representative inside the project teams, and actively support projects from acquisition phase through APQP and launch.
• Drive sourcing of new components from the acquisition phase of the project, up to the industrialization of new projects, including major changes in make market, analyzing future material needs.
• Evaluate risks in current supply base and work closely with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to maintain strong supply chain and manage contingency plans during sourcing of new components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality on new product designs and investigates new technical partners as needed for that development. Focus on early Supplier involvement for new products and customer quotes.
• Negotiate and maintain contractual agreements, protecting intellectual property, quality, delivery, and lean principles to ensure world class competitiveness with supply base.
• Follow up on supplier and material status during product development to ensure acquisition, to avoid delays to SOP, and facilitate handoff to production purchasing to ensure communication.
• Achieve and maintain Bill of Material costs based on targets and in cooperation with Engineering team; Control BoM (Bill of Material) cost on each maturity step of the project, or for each change. Define measures to close the gaps to target BoM.
• Implement cost optimized concepts considering material, manufacturing, development and quality costs.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, Engineering or related business emphasis
MBA or advanced degree is a plus
Related Experience
• Work requires at least 5+ years related work experience (automotive industry Tier 1 preferred)
• 2+ years in purchasing role
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Work experience in areas similar to ADAS, EV/HEV, HUD’s
• Technical ability, preferably with electronics and/or metal components
• High level of teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Proven level of negotiation acumen
• Knowledge in project management
• Drive, passion for a challenging environment
• Very good communication and networking skills
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and remote teams
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Experience and knowledge in financial analysis, including forecasting & budget management
• Work requires strong customer service skills
• Work requires strong oral and written communication skills (English Required)
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or Japanese preferred
• Ability to negotiate and operate in different cultures and to work under pressure
• Willing to travel
• Work requires Microsoft Office knowledge, advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Work requires strong analytical skills (i.e., customer and/or supplier release analysis)
• Able to accommodate calls during off-hours and weekends to ensure customer issues are resolved
Special Training or Competency
Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
25% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via CareerBuilder
posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job, as
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job, as well as on the job training. Come work with new equipment and updated technology and expand your experience with NSOH.
New Sabina supplies the Automotive Industry in North America with an established and recognized resource, critical to the development of safe and innovative products. We will continue to exceed customer’s expectations, expanding our design and operation technologies around the world. Through continued improvements in design, development and production systems, such as molding and mounting technologies, to circuitry and verification technologies, We excel in quality, delivery, cost and development.
We are committed to preserving the future, New Sabina embraces Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a focus in four key areas: Environment, Community Involvement, Individual Development and Compliance. Our goal is the responsible operation of our businesses and to ensure safety and success for every future generation.
Purpose of Job
Define and document manufacturing processes required to produce products as assigned at NSOH. This involves researching product design information (part and assembly drawings),design FMEA, and required manufacturing technologies then applying industrial engineering skills to produce a process sequence, plant/line- layout design, process FMEA, control plan, and tooling and manpower requirements. As product is being launched into production, define/perform screw torque analysis & conduct time studies. All of these must be communicated to a cross functional team involving Quality, Production, and Material Services functions.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Develop process design for new models to be produced at NSOH. Activities and outputs include Process flow, Process FMEA, control plan, tool and equipment list
• Support IPAS process for audit and integration with APQP system
• Coordinate activities associated with new model events. These activities require close cooperation and planning with the New Model Group specialist, Materials, and Production
• Maintain process documentation incorporating latest rejects and countermeasures verifying countermeasures are effective and Yokotenkai (horizontal expansion) efforts spread across other areas that could experience the same reject.
• Support continuous improvement activities for manufacturing processes and department or plantwide procedures.
• Execute special projects, as required.
• Develop process design for new models to be produced at NSOH. Activities and outputs include Process flow, Process FMEA, control plan, tool and equipment list
• Support IPAS process for audit and integration with APQP system
• Coordinate activities associated with new model events. These activities require close cooperation and planning with the New Model Group specialist, Materials, and Production
• Maintain process documentation incorporating latest rejects and countermeasures verifying countermeasures are effective and Yokotenkai (horizontal expansion) efforts spread across other areas that could experience the same reject.
• Support continuous improvement activities for manufacturing processes and department or plantwide procedures.
• Execute special projects, as required.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelors in Industrial Engineering
Related Experience
• 3 years of progressive Process Design-related experience in automotive or similar manufacturing industry. (It does not apply in the case of new graduates.)
• Process design experience of product manufacturing in the automobile industry.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Special Training or Competency
• Compute literate – Microsoft Word and Excel
• Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST) certification
• Ability to create FMEA.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools, including Six Sigma
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job, as well as on the job training. Come work with new equipment and updated technology and expand your experience with NSOH.
New Sabina supplies the Automotive Industry in North America with an established and recognized resource, critical to the development of safe and innovative products. We will continue to exceed customer’s expectations, expanding our design and operation technologies around the world. Through continued improvements in design, development and production systems, such as molding and mounting technologies, to circuitry and verification technologies, We excel in quality, delivery, cost and development.
We are committed to preserving the future, New Sabina embraces Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a focus in four key areas: Environment, Community Involvement, Individual Development and Compliance. Our goal is the responsible operation of our businesses and to ensure safety and success for every future generation.
Purpose of Job
Define and document manufacturing processes required to produce products as assigned at NSOH. This involves researching product design information (part and assembly drawings),design FMEA, and required manufacturing technologies then applying industrial engineering skills to produce a process sequence, plant/line- layout design, process FMEA, control plan, and tooling and manpower requirements. As product is being launched into production, define/perform screw torque analysis & conduct time studies. All of these must be communicated to a cross functional team involving Quality, Production, and Material Services functions.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Develop process design for new models to be produced at NSOH. Activities and outputs include Process flow, Process FMEA, control plan, tool and equipment list
• Support IPAS process for audit and integration with APQP system
• Coordinate activities associated with new model events. These activities require close cooperation and planning with the New Model Group specialist, Materials, and Production
• Maintain process documentation incorporating latest rejects and countermeasures verifying countermeasures are effective and Yokotenkai (horizontal expansion) efforts spread across other areas that could experience the same reject.
• Support continuous improvement activities for manufacturing processes and department or plantwide procedures.
• Execute special projects, as required.
• Develop process design for new models to be produced at NSOH. Activities and outputs include Process flow, Process FMEA, control plan, tool and equipment list
• Support IPAS process for audit and integration with APQP system
• Coordinate activities associated with new model events. These activities require close cooperation and planning with the New Model Group specialist, Materials, and Production
• Maintain process documentation incorporating latest rejects and countermeasures verifying countermeasures are effective and Yokotenkai (horizontal expansion) efforts spread across other areas that could experience the same reject.
• Support continuous improvement activities for manufacturing processes and department or plantwide procedures.
• Execute special projects, as required.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelors in Industrial Engineering
Related Experience
• 3 years of progressive Process Design-related experience in automotive or similar manufacturing industry. (It does not apply in the case of new graduates.)
• Process design experience of product manufacturing in the automobile industry.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Special Training or Competency
• Compute literate – Microsoft Word and Excel
• Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST) certification
• Ability to create FMEA.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools, including Six Sigma
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
This role is responsible to gather and analyze system requirements and create functional specifications for the embedded software design and development of automotive instrument panel clusters (IPCs) and head-up displays (HUDs). This position also performs system testing to ensure all requirements have been properly captured and implemented while meeting the customer’s delivery expectations. This role will provide technical knowledge, and mentor other engineers based on their previous experiences.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty/Responsibilities
• 40%
• Lead project planning and delivery activities.
• Capture customer requirements for specific program by reviewing documentation and asking questions of the customer’s software and/or release team.
• Analyze and document customer and internal requirements; generates internal functional specifications for software.
• Document customer software functionality in cases where it does not exist in order to define general functionality and provide fundamental interaction procedures.
• Actively participate in the decomposition of requirements into a software system / architecture design.
• 20%
• Create functional test specifications to document testing required for software.
• Perform testing to confirm embedded software functions according to the functional specifications, as well as confirming software defects have been corrected and documented in the issue tracker system.
• Lead by resolution of issues identified by testing to the software design teams for corrective action; collaborate with the teams to resolve the issue.
• 15%
• Develop the plan and schedule for the system engineering activities needed to meet customer and manufacturing milestones.
• Lead assigned projects in executing the plan and schedule to ensure that the systems team meets its required deadlines.
• Maintain software open issue lists and participates in meetings with the customers to support issue resolution.
• Release official software to support manufacturing facilities.
• 5%
• Develop and maintain system testing tools and configure the tools for specific projects (e.g CANoe panels).
• 5%
• Perform testing to reproduce identified issues.
• Provide support to internal teams to evaluate and identify root cause of field issues.
• 10%
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers.
• 5%
• Lead the technical evaluation and analysis of RFQs, and change requests to determine feasibility, develop alternatives, identify risks, and estimate costs/effort, and provide the information to internal team leadership.
Team Management / Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum 7 years of experience
• Master’s Degree and a minimum 5 years of experience in computer science or engineering with completion of coursework in Embedded Programming, Embedded Controls and/or Embedded System Design.
Related Experience
• Proficient knowledge of scripting languages (Perl, VB, Python, etc.) for development of automated testing.
• Experience using networking emulators, oscilloscopes, and test boxes to validate and test software functionality, as well as 32bit microcontrollers.
• Skilled in developing function specifications for software development, CAN communication interface and Vector tools.
• Ability to create CAPL simulations for system-level development as well as flash boot loader framework for embedded software reprogramming via USB, CAN, MOST, etc.
• Knowledge of intra-vehicle communication protocols including CAN/LIN/MOST/SPI/Ethernet (TCP/IP).
Special Training or Competency
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
5% international and/or domestic.
Valid drivers’ license required for positions requiring domestic travel.
Valid passport required for positions requiring international travel.
Relocation Not available
Visa Sponsorship Not Available
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
This role is responsible to gather and analyze system requirements and create functional specifications for the embedded software design and development of automotive instrument panel clusters (IPCs) and head-up displays (HUDs). This position also performs system testing to ensure all requirements have been properly captured and implemented while meeting the customer’s delivery expectations. This role will provide technical knowledge, and mentor other engineers based on their previous experiences.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty/Responsibilities
• 40%
• Lead project planning and delivery activities.
• Capture customer requirements for specific program by reviewing documentation and asking questions of the customer’s software and/or release team.
• Analyze and document customer and internal requirements; generates internal functional specifications for software.
• Document customer software functionality in cases where it does not exist in order to define general functionality and provide fundamental interaction procedures.
• Actively participate in the decomposition of requirements into a software system / architecture design.
• 20%
• Create functional test specifications to document testing required for software.
• Perform testing to confirm embedded software functions according to the functional specifications, as well as confirming software defects have been corrected and documented in the issue tracker system.
• Lead by resolution of issues identified by testing to the software design teams for corrective action; collaborate with the teams to resolve the issue.
• 15%
• Develop the plan and schedule for the system engineering activities needed to meet customer and manufacturing milestones.
• Lead assigned projects in executing the plan and schedule to ensure that the systems team meets its required deadlines.
• Maintain software open issue lists and participates in meetings with the customers to support issue resolution.
• Release official software to support manufacturing facilities.
• 5%
• Develop and maintain system testing tools and configure the tools for specific projects (e.g CANoe panels).
• 5%
• Perform testing to reproduce identified issues.
• Provide support to internal teams to evaluate and identify root cause of field issues.
• 10%
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers.
• 5%
• Lead the technical evaluation and analysis of RFQs, and change requests to determine feasibility, develop alternatives, identify risks, and estimate costs/effort, and provide the information to internal team leadership.
Team Management / Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum 7 years of experience
• Master’s Degree and a minimum 5 years of experience in computer science or engineering with completion of coursework in Embedded Programming, Embedded Controls and/or Embedded System Design.
Related Experience
• Proficient knowledge of scripting languages (Perl, VB, Python, etc.) for development of automated testing.
• Experience using networking emulators, oscilloscopes, and test boxes to validate and test software functionality, as well as 32bit microcontrollers.
• Skilled in developing function specifications for software development, CAN communication interface and Vector tools.
• Ability to create CAPL simulations for system-level development as well as flash boot loader framework for embedded software reprogramming via USB, CAN, MOST, etc.
• Knowledge of intra-vehicle communication protocols including CAN/LIN/MOST/SPI/Ethernet (TCP/IP).
Special Training or Competency
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
5% international and/or domestic.
Valid drivers’ license required for positions requiring domestic travel.
Valid passport required for positions requiring international travel.
Relocation Not available
Visa Sponsorship Not Available
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The role of a Software Validation Supervisor is to lead a team comprised of onsite and offshore resources. This entails leading design and planning meetings for development of the software validation strategy and plans. Also, the supervisor will create plans, monitor day-to-day team performance, provide feedback, and identify skills gaps and training needs for all direct reports. This individual has the responsibility to test that the product meets performance as well as regulatory requirements.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Reponsibility of Job
• 50%
• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and tracks team’s daily activities (both onsite and offshore) with necessary groups to assure activities are completed while meeting project milestones and following development processes all while continuously evaluating risks to deliverables.
• Ensure department’s development processes are applied correctly, taking appropriate action when they are not.
• Create detailed software validation plan and lead requirement analysis of testing activities with the team.
• Establish and review software validation documentation per the development process; create software validation process documentation in accordance to internal and industry standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, IATF 16949).
35%
• Prepare status reports regarding the software validation plan and KPI performance.
• Review and improve validation plans to ensure comprehensive variant coverage.
• Conduct weekly 1 on 1 review/status update meetings with direct reports.
• 10%
• Conduct performance reviews and motivate the validation team to achieve department goals/targets; create training and development plan to address gaps as well as providing mentoring.
• Provide program support recommendations related to budget (tools, labor hours, cost).
• Review and approve test specification and results with onsite and offshore team.
• Explore new technologies for upcoming projects to improve software validation capabilities which meet customer requirements and strengthens corporate profitability.
• 5%
Collaborates with the other teams to diagnose, identify root cause analysis of reported issues, implement corrective actions, and effectively communicate issue resolution progress.
Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks as well as process improvements to reduce delivered software defects; escalates key risks and issues.
Follow the Company’s quality gate processes, submit documentation and attend meetings as required.
Team Management/Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum 7 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum 5 years of experience; experience preferably in the automotive industry.
Related Experience
• Experience demostrating effective leadership, directly or in-directly, for multi- disciplinary teams is required.
• 7+ years of experience in validation of embedded automotive software is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) in English to work effectively with multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams, as well as experience interfacing directly with customers.
• Experience working with embedded systems within software development life cycle and implementing automated validation.
• Ability to analyze/interpret technical language and customer requirements preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle communication such as CAN/LIN/MOST/SPI/Ethernet (TCP/IP).
• Creation of detailed tests plans, strategies, and methods from internal and external requirements is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand and create flow diagrams, state charts, and basic schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Special Training or Competency
• Technical Leadership: Includes being the subject matter expert in this field. Ability to motivate the organization, enforce product technical excellence and sponsor innovation among the team.
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Leading Others: Includes leading by setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
5-10% internationally and/or domestically.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The role of a Software Validation Supervisor is to lead a team comprised of onsite and offshore resources. This entails leading design and planning meetings for development of the software validation strategy and plans. Also, the supervisor will create plans, monitor day-to-day team performance, provide feedback, and identify skills gaps and training needs for all direct reports. This individual has the responsibility to test that the product meets performance as well as regulatory requirements.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Reponsibility of Job
• 50%
• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and tracks team’s daily activities (both onsite and offshore) with necessary groups to assure activities are completed while meeting project milestones and following development processes all while continuously evaluating risks to deliverables.
• Ensure department’s development processes are applied correctly, taking appropriate action when they are not.
• Create detailed software validation plan and lead requirement analysis of testing activities with the team.
• Establish and review software validation documentation per the development process; create software validation process documentation in accordance to internal and industry standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO26262, IATF 16949).
35%
• Prepare status reports regarding the software validation plan and KPI performance.
• Review and improve validation plans to ensure comprehensive variant coverage.
• Conduct weekly 1 on 1 review/status update meetings with direct reports.
• 10%
• Conduct performance reviews and motivate the validation team to achieve department goals/targets; create training and development plan to address gaps as well as providing mentoring.
• Provide program support recommendations related to budget (tools, labor hours, cost).
• Review and approve test specification and results with onsite and offshore team.
• Explore new technologies for upcoming projects to improve software validation capabilities which meet customer requirements and strengthens corporate profitability.
• 5%
Collaborates with the other teams to diagnose, identify root cause analysis of reported issues, implement corrective actions, and effectively communicate issue resolution progress.
Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks as well as process improvements to reduce delivered software defects; escalates key risks and issues.
Follow the Company’s quality gate processes, submit documentation and attend meetings as required.
Team Management/Leading Others
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within your team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for team and conduct reviews.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum 7 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum 5 years of experience; experience preferably in the automotive industry.
Related Experience
• Experience demostrating effective leadership, directly or in-directly, for multi- disciplinary teams is required.
• 7+ years of experience in validation of embedded automotive software is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) in English to work effectively with multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams, as well as experience interfacing directly with customers.
• Experience working with embedded systems within software development life cycle and implementing automated validation.
• Ability to analyze/interpret technical language and customer requirements preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle communication such as CAN/LIN/MOST/SPI/Ethernet (TCP/IP).
• Creation of detailed tests plans, strategies, and methods from internal and external requirements is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand and create flow diagrams, state charts, and basic schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Special Training or Competency
• Technical Leadership: Includes being the subject matter expert in this field. Ability to motivate the organization, enforce product technical excellence and sponsor innovation among the team.
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies
• Leading Others: Includes leading by setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/ Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/ Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed.
Travel Requirements
5-10% internationally and/or domestically.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via Ladders
schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Warranty Engineer position provides data management structure for NSI OEM customer base. The Warranty Engineer will play a pivitol role with performing analysis of customer warranty claim data, identifying trends through claim data analysis, monitoring supplier corrective action effectiveness through OEM GATE chart management, monitoring early field failures (warranty part returns) for potential field disruptions, ensuring all warranty parts are returned from the field.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
OEM portal warranty application management, warranty data download, statistical analysis to identify trends and overall claim data management into appropriate system trackers.
Receive and log all (field return) warranty parts, import claim data into appropriate NSI systems
Manage open claims within each OEM customer portal to assign proper analysis disposition
Monitor and maintain Corrective Action effectiveness through OEM GATE chart management
OEM monthly meeting data preparation and meeting attendance
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education Associate degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school, or four years experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related Experience Significant experience in maniuplating large data sets with advanced functions of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup.) Working or advanced knowledge of PowerBI an asset.
Experience with Automotive OEM warranty data an asset.
Ability to read and analyze moderately complex data to prepare reports is necessary.
Oral and written communication skills to lead presentations, compose emails and business or technical correspondence in a succinct, clear manner.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with customers and multicultural teams
Data analytics – manipulation and analysis of “big data” from various sources including OEM warranty and cost reporting applications.
Special Training or Competency Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies Adaptation/Flexibility : Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
Initiative/Results Driven : Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
Judgment/Decision Making : Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
Resource Management : Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
Team Work : Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed. Travel Requirements 5% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The Warranty Engineer position provides data management structure for NSI OEM customer base. The Warranty Engineer will play a pivitol role with performing analysis of customer warranty claim data, identifying trends through claim data analysis, monitoring supplier corrective action effectiveness through OEM GATE chart management, monitoring early field failures (warranty part returns) for potential field disruptions, ensuring all warranty parts are returned from the field.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
OEM portal warranty application management, warranty data download, statistical analysis to identify trends and overall claim data management into appropriate system trackers.
Receive and log all (field return) warranty parts, import claim data into appropriate NSI systems
Manage open claims within each OEM customer portal to assign proper analysis disposition
Monitor and maintain Corrective Action effectiveness through OEM GATE chart management
OEM monthly meeting data preparation and meeting attendance
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education Associate degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school, or four years experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related Experience Significant experience in maniuplating large data sets with advanced functions of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup.) Working or advanced knowledge of PowerBI an asset.
Experience with Automotive OEM warranty data an asset.
Ability to read and analyze moderately complex data to prepare reports is necessary.
Oral and written communication skills to lead presentations, compose emails and business or technical correspondence in a succinct, clear manner.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with customers and multicultural teams
Data analytics – manipulation and analysis of “big data” from various sources including OEM warranty and cost reporting applications.
Special Training or Competency Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.
NSI Competencies Adaptation/Flexibility : Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
Initiative/Results Driven : Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
Judgment/Decision Making : Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
Resource Management : Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
Team Work : Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.
Additional Information
Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed. Travel Requirements 5% international and/or domestic.
If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required.
If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via LinkedIn
schedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
Provide technical support to Design & Test Department in the Area of Testing. This would include Analysis of Testing Specifications from Design Documentation and Developing Tests to ensure product meets Quality Requirements.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Ability to comprehend US Department of Transportation regulations on Vehicle Displays.
• Ability to Validate Hardware used to Test Product.
• Ability to Write VB in order to control Vision Test.
• Ability to Develop Testing suitable for Mass Production Environment.
• Experience with MS SQL, Querying Databases, as well as Connecting & Calling Stored Procedures through VB.Net or C#.
• Set up Automated Tests for New Model.
• Investigate & Develop New Methods for Testing (R&D).
• Adjust existing Tests to accept allowable Product Variation, while still maintaining the same high level of Detection Capability.
• Set up Tests in reaction to Internal or External Rejects and or Escapes.
• Make Changes to SQL Server Database Based on New Testing or Reporting Requirements.
• Implement Design Changes as required.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Graphics
Related Experience
3 years of progressive Vision System-related experience in similar manufacturing industry.(It does not apply in the case of new graduates.)
5 years of progressive Vision System-related experience in similar manufacturing industry.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision effective Date of HIRE! - GREAT Benefits
• 40 PTO Hours after 3 months
• 40 Additional PTO hours after 6 months
• 401K with company match
• 14 paid Holidays with company shutdown, includes Birthday Off (must be scheduled)
• Internal Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled
• Very Clean Environment
• Team Atmosphere
• Free Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• Provide all necessary tools/supplies needed for your job
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NSNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units... for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
Provide technical support to Design & Test Department in the Area of Testing. This would include Analysis of Testing Specifications from Design Documentation and Developing Tests to ensure product meets Quality Requirements.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities with the approximate percentage of time spent on each duty in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Ability to comprehend US Department of Transportation regulations on Vehicle Displays.
• Ability to Validate Hardware used to Test Product.
• Ability to Write VB in order to control Vision Test.
• Ability to Develop Testing suitable for Mass Production Environment.
• Experience with MS SQL, Querying Databases, as well as Connecting & Calling Stored Procedures through VB.Net or C#.
• Set up Automated Tests for New Model.
• Investigate & Develop New Methods for Testing (R&D).
• Adjust existing Tests to accept allowable Product Variation, while still maintaining the same high level of Detection Capability.
• Set up Tests in reaction to Internal or External Rejects and or Escapes.
• Make Changes to SQL Server Database Based on New Testing or Reporting Requirements.
• Implement Design Changes as required.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Graphics
Related Experience
3 years of progressive Vision System-related experience in similar manufacturing industry.(It does not apply in the case of new graduates.)
5 years of progressive Vision System-related experience in similar manufacturing industry.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision effective Date of HIRE! - GREAT Benefits
• 40 PTO Hours after 3 months
• 40 Additional PTO hours after 6 months
• 401K with company match
• 14 paid Holidays with company shutdown, includes Birthday Off (must be scheduled)
• Internal Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled
• Very Clean Environment
• Team Atmosphere
• Free Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• Provide all necessary tools/supplies needed for your job
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NSNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
via Jooble
posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... . NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job,
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... . NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job, as well as on the job training . Come work with new equipment and updated technology and expand your experience with NSOH.
New Sabina supplies the Automotive Industry in North America with an established and recognized resource, critical to the development of safe and innovative products. We will continue to exceed customer’s expectations, expanding our design and operation technologies around the world. Through continued improvements in design, development and production systems, such as molding and mounting technologies, to circuitry and verification technologies, We excel in quality, delivery, cost and development.
We are committed to preserving the future, New Sabina embraces Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a focus in four key areas: Environment, Community Involvement, Individual Development and Compliance. Our goal is the responsible operation of our businesses and to ensure safety and success for every future generation.
Purpose of Job
Maintenance Technician is required to perform all functions of plant maintenance. Primarily responsible for the production equipment and preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as troubleshoot, repair, and improve the processes related to the mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The Maintenance Tech will interface with Engineers, Production Leads, Operations Manager, Quality Team, and the Assembly Techs to provide operations support across the facility.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Preventive Maintenance: Performing maintenance tasks at designated intervals for the maintenance of production equipment and facility equipment. This would involve the use of small hand tools and electrical/mechanical devices involved in analytical troubleshooting.
• Repairs: Performing repair of damaged or faulting equipment. This could include the replacement/rebuild of machine components in order to bring them up to desired operation while minimizing downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluation of chronic machine problems using historical data and prevention methods. Working with other departments in a cross-functional capacity to determine countermeasures in order to avoid repeat downtime issues.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent required
Related Experience
• Two-year Technical Diploma, Associates Degree or two years on the job training in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. This would involve working with multimeters to troubleshoot electrical component failures, working with industrial controls, pneumatic systems, familiar with preventive maintenance tasks and methods.
Preferred Experience
• 1 year experience with automation, troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical components at machine level.
• Windows based programs (Excel, Outlook, Word) knowledge. Use of multimeter, hand tools. Familiar with Lockout Tagout process and Safe Work practice.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision effective Date of HIRE!- GREAT Benefits
• Progressive hourly scale
• Bonus program & Attendance bonuses ( Earn up $3500 in a year)
• 40 PTO Hours after 3 months
• 40 Additional PTO hours after 6 months
• Earn Bank Hours each Month
• 401K with company match
• 14 paid Holidays with company shutdown, includes Birthday Off (must be scheduled)
• Internal Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled
• Very Clean Environment
• Team Atmosphere
• Free Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• On -the - Job Training
• Provide all necessary tools/supplies needed for your job
Additional Information
Work Hours
2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Travel Requirements
NA
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH), an entity of a global conglomerate, Nippon Seiki Company, LTD, is a tier one supplier of Head-Up Display systems and Instrument Clusters. The plant is located in Sabina, OH and has recently acquired new customers. This has expanded the manpower in our maintenance department workforce. Our plant is climate controlled and has a clean environment... . NSOH provides all necessary tools for the job, as well as on the job training . Come work with new equipment and updated technology and expand your experience with NSOH.
New Sabina supplies the Automotive Industry in North America with an established and recognized resource, critical to the development of safe and innovative products. We will continue to exceed customer’s expectations, expanding our design and operation technologies around the world. Through continued improvements in design, development and production systems, such as molding and mounting technologies, to circuitry and verification technologies, We excel in quality, delivery, cost and development.
We are committed to preserving the future, New Sabina embraces Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a focus in four key areas: Environment, Community Involvement, Individual Development and Compliance. Our goal is the responsible operation of our businesses and to ensure safety and success for every future generation.
Purpose of Job
Maintenance Technician is required to perform all functions of plant maintenance. Primarily responsible for the production equipment and preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as troubleshoot, repair, and improve the processes related to the mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The Maintenance Tech will interface with Engineers, Production Leads, Operations Manager, Quality Team, and the Assembly Techs to provide operations support across the facility.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Preventive Maintenance: Performing maintenance tasks at designated intervals for the maintenance of production equipment and facility equipment. This would involve the use of small hand tools and electrical/mechanical devices involved in analytical troubleshooting.
• Repairs: Performing repair of damaged or faulting equipment. This could include the replacement/rebuild of machine components in order to bring them up to desired operation while minimizing downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluation of chronic machine problems using historical data and prevention methods. Working with other departments in a cross-functional capacity to determine countermeasures in order to avoid repeat downtime issues.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent required
Related Experience
• Two-year Technical Diploma, Associates Degree or two years on the job training in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. This would involve working with multimeters to troubleshoot electrical component failures, working with industrial controls, pneumatic systems, familiar with preventive maintenance tasks and methods.
Preferred Experience
• 1 year experience with automation, troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical components at machine level.
• Windows based programs (Excel, Outlook, Word) knowledge. Use of multimeter, hand tools. Familiar with Lockout Tagout process and Safe Work practice.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision effective Date of HIRE!- GREAT Benefits
• Progressive hourly scale
• Bonus program & Attendance bonuses ( Earn up $3500 in a year)
• 40 PTO Hours after 3 months
• 40 Additional PTO hours after 6 months
• Earn Bank Hours each Month
• 401K with company match
• 14 paid Holidays with company shutdown, includes Birthday Off (must be scheduled)
• Internal Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled
• Very Clean Environment
• Team Atmosphere
• Free Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• On -the - Job Training
• Provide all necessary tools/supplies needed for your job
Additional Information
Work Hours
2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Travel Requirements
NA
Additional Information NA
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Nippon Seiki North America (NSOH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Show more details...
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