We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Manufacturing Engineer within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for developing or improving new designs for equipment and fixtures to assemble automotive sunroof modules and roof systems. You will be tasked with ensuring that the manufacturing process conforms to all Inalfa Roof Systems specifications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.?? Other duties may be assigned.Support all engineering change activities impacting the manufacturing process.Perform line balancing and labor evaluation activitiesSupport all QS 9000 requirementsEnsure all manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to dateChampion manufacturing cost reduction activities, including labor reduction initiativesInform quality engineering of any suspect of out of specification componentsAssist maintenance in set-up and improvement upon preventative maintenance plansPerform basic ergonomic analysis as requiredHelp insure that all employees enjoy the safest possible working environmentSupport the improved efficiency of the manufacturing facilitySupport the improved first time capability of the manufacturing processAssist DOE projects as necessaryOversee PER builds through the manufacturing processOversee DFM/DFA analysisSupport all CIP activitiesAssist Kaizen activities as appropriateReduce WIPMaintain one piece flowVisual managementetc.Apply Theory of Constraints through all plant wide activities SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES ? N/A IATF 16949/ ISO14001 / ISO 45001 RESPONSIBILITIES: The IATF16949and ISO14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.? Adhere to all IATF16949 (Quality) / ISO14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the operations department function. QUALIFICATIONS?? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.?? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.??? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor?s degree (BA) from four-year college or university with emphasis in Engineering and Manufacturing related field; 0-3 years hands on experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.?Experienced in DFA, process design, build and launch, AQP, troubleshooting, continuous improvement.Process failure modes and effects analysis experience.Background in line balancing a plus.Previous machine design and build experience.Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills needed.Must be computer literate, preferably Microsoft Office and Windows. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.?? Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.?? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.?? Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.?? Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESGood communication skills, both written and oral Advanced PC skills AutoCAD experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.? The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.??? The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.? Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT?? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment.?? Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.?? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMMENTS Must assume responsibility of assembly equipment design.? This involves working with customers, suppliers, and internal personnel.? Following a product development plan and meeting the timing is crucial.? The person must also support a team environment.What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationCherokee AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Ensure and supervise compliance with the applicable automotive regulations of plant 1 assembly and plant 2 rolls, as well as the requirements and specifications of the client in accordance with the quality system and the guidelines and policies of Inalfa.SUMMARY?Ensure and supervise compliance with the applicable automotive regulations of plant 1 assembly and plant 2 rolls, as well as the requirements and specifications of the client in accordance with the quality system and the guidelines and policies of Inalfa.??ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILIITIES: Update the quality management system ensuring compliance with applicable automotive regulations, as well as specific customer requirements.?Schedule and ensure compliance with internal and external audits on an annual basis.?Follow up and ensure the closure of non-conformities and findings derived from internal and external audits in conjunction with the responsible team.?Manage internal deviations generated by the multidisciplinary team and ensure their closure within the established time.?Manage and generate management reports of compliance with the quality management system, QRCM / LLMS, ensuring it is in accordance with the established deadlines.?Ensure that the quality management system within the SharePoint platform is kept up-to-date and in order.?Ensure the dissemination of updated documents by the multidisciplinary team and compliance with the requirements of the quality management system (procedures, instructions, formats, records, control plans, etc.).?Schedule on time and report compliance of LPAs audits with the use of the SMARTLPA system.?Support the different areas of the company in understanding and complying with regulations and specific customer requirements.?Schedule and lead management reviews.?Make requisitions of purchase orders to cover the expenses of external audits and management software.?Carry out and/or participate in scheduled internal audits (LPA's, Product Audit, IATF, 5s).?Support and coach client and system audits (IATF 16949, CCAP, VDA 6.3, BIQs, MSA Q1, TRL's, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, TISAX, CTPAT, IMS).?Compliance with information security requirements (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).?GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR SKILLS?To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.?? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.??Required:??Analytical?Pragmatic?Leadership?Effective communication?Sense of urgency?Assertive?Teamwork?Conflict management??Preferred:?Effective negotiation??EDUCATION:?Industrial Engineering, Automotive Systems, Business Administration??EXPERIENCE?3 years of experience in quality positions and/or management systems?5 years of experience in the automotive industry??KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS?(Include the ones required by position, customers, quality and environment systems)??Required:?IATF 16949 Lead Auditor?Internal auditor ISO 19011?Core Tools?Troubleshooting tools?Quality tools?Specific customer requirements?GD&T?TISAX?Those applicable to management systems??Preferred:?VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor??Language:??Advanced English??Software:??MS Office?SmartLPA?Power Bi?What can you expect from us??Savings Fund.Food Coupons.Medical Insurance.Life Insurance.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationIrapuato AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonStephanie Ferreiro Calderon

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Senior Commodity Buyer within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for leading all activities on behalf of Inalfa NA Region for assigned commodities in conjunction with the global buying strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develops, implements, and communicates strategies to all Inalfa stakeholders to support the company?s regional and global objectives. Along with all Inalfa stakeholders; Identifies, selects and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.Initiate, lead/manage and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Operations/Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.Make use of SMS reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.Provide regular reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.Support the project team during kick off review meetings related for the assigned commodityProactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commoditySupports and part of the supplier escalation problem solving team for all regional operations LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Preferably a second language like Spanish or German MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. TRAVEL Ability to travel internationally as required and determined by business demand. Current expected travel approximately 10%. Mainly local SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct reports. TS16949 RESPONSIBILITIES?Adhere to all TS16949 procedures as related to the department function. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor?s degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university, preferred; 2-3 (level II), 3-5 (Sr.) years related experience and/or technical backgroundNegotiating skills are necessary to get best overall value Must understand cost drivers of product assigned for proper analytics Must understand the market in automotive or relevant manufacturing industry Must possess a technical acumen Preferably knowledge of contractual language and contracts Microsoft Office skills is a mustOkWhat can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationAuburn Hills HeadquartersTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt