Responsiblilities include full product design, development and release through launch.  Will be analyzing data to develop new designs for automotive components and systems. 
Direct and lead suppliers for electrical components/modules.

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Packaging Systems Engineer
Northwest Michigan
Direct hire with Benefits - Full and Relocation Assistance
The Ideal Candidate 7+ to 10 years of experience 
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally 
Overview:
Primary technical resource for all packaging lines. Identify, lead, develop, and execute solutions for quality, performance, and overuse improvements on packaging systems. This position is located in Northwest Michigan. The area surrounding the plant is a popular vacation spot within Michigan. There are many inland lakes and ski resorts in the area, which provide many outdoor activities in both the summer and winter months.
Accountabilities:
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to the lines.
* Utilize continuous improvement techniques to drive improvement. Demonstrate understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, man, and environment to provide robust solutions.
* Ensure long-term success of capital projects by serving as the system owner, leveraging Early Management techniques, and supporting start-ups.
* Partner w/ R&D to provide technical leadership on tests and start-ups
* Develop/maintain material balances and unit operation capability information to ensure optimal production rates, parameters, and formulas.
* Develop/maintain strategic technical improvement plans for systems. Assist in developing 3 year capital plans for 6 oz. platform. Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability, and identify/implement productivity improvements for new technologies.
* Develop/deliver technical training for various levels of the organization and serve as a divisional resource in cross-functional platform/technology/product teams.
* Serve as a technical liaison for all levels including production /maintenance, plant technical and management resources, corporate engineering and R&D organization, and other plants.
* Additional Duties as assigned.

The Logistics Project Leader will be responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions for current and future operations. Provides coaching/mentorship to other engineers. Provides regular and proactive communications to customers and Ryder Management. REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Management, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
A Minimum of 6 (six) years of related experience is required.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification attainment is required within 12 months of hire. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification is preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects data and performs statistical analysis
Maps and documents processes
Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement
Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations
Establishes and implements performance measures
Conducts Supply Chain analyses and recommends alternative strategies
Actively supports the sales process and creates high quality solutions and designs
Provides proposal and presentation support and creation for new business development
Effectively interacts with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions
Confers with the Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
Manages multiple projects of small and medium size
Leads, coaches, and mentors other engineers
Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools

Grand Rapids Controls, an automotive and furniture supplier of mechanicial and electromechanical cable and control devices seeks an engineer responsible for the design and development of products.  This individual is a very important part of our future and will find the position is well funded to do research on future products and then develop these products from initial concepts.  The successful candidate should be proficient using PRO/E software; have the capability to do concept design; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; have solid 3D modeling experience; have automotive and furniture experience; and general manufacturing knoweldge preferred in mechanisms, stampings, plastics, motors, geasrs, and assembly.  This opportunity requires close interaction with our cutomers and our manufacturing teams.

Stryker Instruments is looking for skilled Engineers to work in our Kalamazoo, MI headquarters. We currently have openings for:
 

Sr. Product Design Engineers
Advanced Manufacturing Engineers
Quality Assurance Engineers
Supplier Quality Engineers
Process Engineers
Packaging Engineers
Reliability Engineers

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/.


Overview:The primary responsibility is to design and production release axle systems and components for Off-Highway Vehicles.  This person will interface with customers, suppliers, test labs, production manufacturing facilities, and several internal engineering groups (specialty products, truck axles, brakes, analytical mechanics, experimental mechanics, materials, etc). Principle Accountabilities:Create solid modeling, layout and drawings necessary for product design of axle components and systems.Interface with all aspects of engineering to meet customer requirements with focus on project timing and product design.Work with other designers and engineers to release detailed drawing packages.Establish good working relationships with team members, outside suppliers, customers and various internal groups. Provide technical assistance to sales personnel.Create product installation drawingsProcess changes to product drawingsCreate exploded view drawings with related parts list for customer service literature. Requirements:Product design with 6 years of direct designer experience.  The applicant desired background and skills would include:o        Proficient in Pro/E advanced modeling and assembly. Minimum 2 years full time experienceo        Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerances.o        familiar with geared systemso        familiar with structural components (forgings, castings, weldments)o        experience with layout including dimensional stack-up calculations for component assemblieso        familiar with geometric tolerancing and dimensioningExtremely good communication skills of all types are a mustWell versed with all MS Windows software2-year degree desirable Familiar with Pro/Mechanica (FEA) is a plus

Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an Mechanical Engineer-Hybrid Battery on a contract opportunity with a leading company in Novi, MI.

Primary responsibilities
• Leads the design and development of a battery cell module, pack, and other related mechanical designs through analysis, design, and hands-on testing.
• Creates design concepts for industrialization of battery cell modules and packs.
• Designs sheet metal enclosures for various applications including automotive and stationary industries.
• Responsible for designing all elements of the fuel cell stack and related structural elements to
• Provides technical leadership for design and manufacturing related matters.
• Has total ownership of the Mechanical design and associated program deliverables.
• Design and release drawings to meet internal and external commitments.
• Reviews product validation and verification plans at all product levels and ensure customer and internal requirements are met.
• Keeps program team members and management appraised of project progress and roadblocks.
• Creates product DFMEAs, supports the APQP process, uses design for manufacturing techniques, and PPAP principles.
• Conducts cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.

Specific Skills/Abilities
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using Catia V5 is required.
• Experience designing plastic parts, understands manufacturing techniques for high and low volume projects, and experience selecting proper materials for the application.
• Experience in fabricating prototypes and various fabrication methods.
• Experience in Heat transfer and thermodynamics principles desired.
• Experience with high voltage EV/HEV battery systems a plus.
• Experience with APQP Process, creating DFMEA's , and PPAP.
• Excellent understanding of reading and creating mechanical part drawings.
• Experience in GD&T and ASME Y14.1 drawing principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and excel in a self-directed work environment as well as within a cross functional team.
• Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects at one time and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with high voltage EV/HEV battery systems a plus
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral format.

If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to Aaron.Ginther@adeccona.com.

The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grand Rapids Controls, an automotive and furniture supplier of mechanicial and electromechanical cable and control devices seeks an engineer responsible for the design and development of products.  This individual is a very important part of our future and will find the position is well funded to do research on future products and then develop these products from initial concepts.  The successful candidate should be proficient using PRO/E software; have the capability to do concept design; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; have solid 3D modeling experience; have automotive and furniture experience; and general manufacturing knoweldge preferred in mechanisms, stampings, plastics, motors, geasrs, and assembly.  This opportunity requires close interaction with our cutomers and our manufacturing teams.