SPG seeks International Buyer and Product Engineer

Trish, thanks for sharing these two job leads for a company based in Covington, GA:
SPG, INTERNATIONAL LLC
POSITION: International Buyer
The Product Engineer position is a replacement.

For more information on the company, and to apply, please view the website: www.spgusa.com

Thank you,

Karen M. Hall, PHR
Human Resources Manager

NATURE & SCOPE: This position will ensure that assigned parts, goods and services are procured at the best overall value to the manufacturing business, maintaining and exceeding targets set for supplier quality, landed cost, on-time-to-required performance and productivity, ensuring continuity of supply throughout the supply chain.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Find competent International Manufacturing sources for company’s products
• Find alternate sources for backordered, rejected, or highly priced items
• Daily interaction with foreign suppliers to cover open issues:
Managing Ocean Freight Container(s) In Bound Schedules from International Suppliers
Dealing with Ocean Freight Forwarders / and assuring on-time ship dates and Customs Compliance.
Processing / Issuing Request for Quotes
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
• Negotiate buying and delivery terms with suppliers to minimize inventory levels and transportation costs while supporting demand requirements
• Processes orders with application of the MRP system
• Maintain material data as directed by Strategic Sourcing
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders in MRP
• Expedite supplier deliveries as necessary and monitor supplier performance closely
• Manage rescheduling of direct materials, as required
• Resolve any invoice issues
• Manage complaints to suppliers (delivery issues and/or quality)
• Support global initiatives for improving performance of global suppliers
• Support reporting (on-time-to-required performance, supplier quality, and price comparison)
• Negotiates competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and assurance of quality product

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or
5-7 years experience in International Sourcing/Procurement in a manufacturing environment
APICS certified preferred
Demonstrated negotiation skills, able to carry successfully negotiations
Good understanding of the importance of the strategic sourcing function
Basic understanding of legal/contractual agreements
Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Familiarity with MRP systems.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize heavy work load.
Experience developing and managing vendor relationships
Experience working with Engineering drawings and reviewing specifications

SPG, INTERNATIONAL LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PRODUCT ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain product item masters, bills of materials, and production routers
• Determine and evaluate product costing
• Maintain product drawings and installation instructions
• Create conceptual and detailed new product designs
• Improve existing products (function, cost, quality, etc.)
• Prepare NPR (new product release) and ECO (engineering change) packages
• Define the scope, deliverables, and key milestones for assigned projects
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities for assigned projects
• Monitor project timelines and budgets
• Maintain and communicate project updates
• Maintain project files
• Provide vendor coordination for new or existing products
• Prepare intellectual property documentation
• Transfer product knowledge to product support engineers
• Evaluate and recommend production methods, and assist with production tooling

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-10 years design experience in wire fabrication, sheet metal and/or aluminum extrusion
• Comprehensive knowledge of product development practices
• 2D & 3D CAD proficiency, including design analysis (Inventor and/or Solidworks)
* Experience calculating product costs from scratch
* Good understanding of related manufacturing processes
* Solid knowledge of mechanical design and drafting
* Ability to apply engineering / mechanical design principles to product designs
* Understanding of standards and design practices for related materials (steel wire and sheet, aluminum extrusions, plastics)
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers, external and internal
* Proficiency with MS Office applications

product engineer in TN with Dell

Trish, thanks for the tip on this DELL opportunity in Lebanon, TN:
New Product Engineer
Requisition Number: 2111
Job Type: Exempt

GENCO has an opening for a Supply Chain New Product Engineer with our facility located in Lebanon, TN.The facility is approximately 298,000 square foot remanufacturing and return center operation. The facility operates 3 shifts with approximately 500 teammates.The New Product Engineer is responsible for introducing new products into the manufacturing environment while ensuring the highest levels of quality. The candidate must manage changes to existing products (sustaining). The candidate must be able manage a cross functional team of OEM engineers, production control, test engineering and purchasing. The candidate will work closely with OEM/ODM NPI engineers for spare parts and packaging requirements as well as test engineering. The candidate must also work closely with production to manage all new product releases.

The position is responsible for:

Developing and testing processes and software download for all products
Providing factory test support for new and existing products
Initiating and driving test optimization projects
Reviewing logistics operations, documenting product and information flow in current operations using tools including value stream maps, process flow diagrams and AutoCAD drawings; reviewing order volume and storage volume data to support operational decisions; developing recommendations for process improvements; and supporting the implementation of the recommendations
Providing and being accountable for moderately complex technical direction to other technical personnel to complete an engineering project or may work alone, having significant responsibility on a complex, innovative or critical assignment
Presenting the analysis and solutions to Customers with the project team members
Providing support in data management and reporting
Developing tools to automate the engineering processes


The successful candidate will have:

A BA/BS degree with an emphasis in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Research or Mathematics
six(6) to eight(8)years of engineering or technical experience
Four (4) to six (6) yeas of directly related engineering experience
An understanding of various programming languages (object oriented and mathematical)
Knowledge of AutoCAD, simulation software and Access, as well as the use of query tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop and present solutions that add value to the customer (external or internal)
Ability to identify, design and develop engineering tools

Apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO intranet at http://intranet.genco.com/
or
www.genco.com/Careers/Careers.html and selecting Job Listings.