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Lou Michaels Associates, Inc.

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2366 Purchasing Manager

2365 Controls Engineer

2364 Assistant Controller

2363 Robotic Project Engineer

2362 Maintenance Technician

2361 Manufacturing Supervisor

2359 Plant Engineering Manager

2358 Quality Engineer

2357 Maintenance Supervisor

2354 Manufacturing Engineer

2353 Product Design / Development Engineer

2352 Supervisor Foundry Finishing - 2nd Shift

2350 Maintenance / Facilities Manager

2347 Electrical Engineer

2345 Quality Engineer

2344 Manufacturing Engineer

2343 Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

2341 Tool Maker/Tool Repair

2337 EHS Specialist

2332 CNC Machinist and Operator

2331 Manufacturing Engineer

2330 Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager

2328 Quality Engineer (2 needed)

#2314 Screw Machinists

#2313 - CNC Machinists

#2312 - Hydromat Operators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Job Description and Requirements

2366 Purchasing Manager (Advanced)  **

Location:  Rochester Hills, MI

Salary: $85-105K+Bonus+CAR Program

Benefits FULL

Purchasing Manager– (Advanced)      Rochester Hills, MI

Base salary $85,000 - $105,000 + Bonus + CAR Program + FULL Benefits

OUR CLIENT:  is a WELL ESTABLISHED….. 35 + years global Tier 1 Automotive leader in a broad range of world class interior and exterior components.  They are also coming off a record sales year.  Manufacturing operations located in North America.  Their customer base is stable and deep.  From BMW, VW, Mercedes to GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, and Toyota.  They are financially sound, expanding and offer interior products that have given them the #1 ranking globally.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help Lead Advanced Purchasing activities in the areas of future Program Buying
  • Lead Advanced Purchasing team in Program process from inception to award.  (This would include gathering global requirements with SQE and/or Commodity buy teams, formulating RFI and RFQ's performing supplier identification, sourcing evaluation, negotiation, leading the selection process, and contracting activities.
  • Work closely with the Global Purchasing Director to help develop new global sourcing strategies.
  • Develop long-term supplier agreements and alliances.
  • Evaluate supplier processes and monitor supplier performance.
  • Create and implement strategic and tactical project plans to meet business sourcing objectives.
  • Manage assigned customer advanced programs, projected spend, purchasing practices, supply market information, and customer requirements.
  • Manage long term global agreements with suppliers and create /institute measurement standards by which suppliers will be monitored.
  • Work with internal customers and update on industry supply chain changes/improvements.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering, or equivalent education.  (MBA a plus)
  • 4+ years automotive Advanced Purchasing experience.
  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier exp. (A MUST HAVE) 
  • Prior Program Buy or Advanced Buy experience (A MUST HAVE)
  • Prior experience managing or leading a team (A MUST HAVE)
  • Cost Estimating experience.
  • Knowledge of commodity cost drivers and global market conditions.
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Contact: Carri Johnson cjohnson@LMAsearch.com              *No Recruiter Submittals Please.

2365 Controls Engineer **

Location:  Madison Heights, MI

Salary: Up to $70,000

Benefits (FULL- Medical, Optical, Dental)

OUR Client : is an established Full service global corporation providing machine tool solutions and systems integration for their customers in the areas of

Assembly, Machining, Transfer, and Process Control. CNC, Mechanical, and Electrical solutions.
This is one our strongest clients...............

Controls Engineer  (Direct Hire !)    Madison Heights, MI
Customer diversity: Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Machine Tool
Applications: Machine Tool Metal Removal
Customer base: Extensive / Very diverse (Automotive)

Status: Corporation is extremely stable, healthy. Coming off record sales year in 2011 !
Career Growth: strong environment for progression

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred (but will consider exp.)

·         Must have Machine Tool exp.  (Grinder exp. a plus)

·         Must have CNC experience

·         Able to create electrical drawings in CAD (AutoDesk a plus)

·         Able to program controls

·         Siemens 840 D experience is Mandatory,

·          Allen Bradley, OR  Fanuc exp.

·         Self-Starter

·         Looking to be promoted!

Contact: Carri Johnson – cjohnson@LMAsearch.com     *No Recruiter Submittals Please.

2364 Assistant Controller

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: up to $65,000

Benefits

Must have a BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar educational area with at least 5 years of “Hands-On” experience in Accounting or Finance within manufacturing (automotive preferred) environment.

Need highly motivated individual with skills in accounting, finance, inventory tracking, physical inventory, reconciliation, reporting of sales, and the preparation/processing in cost modeling for current & new business product changes, tooling service, customer pricing, reserve analysis, maintaining part number database systems. 

Will conduct journal entries, supplemental data collection, reporting and analysis of cost, ongoing business and performance analysis.  Other responsibilities may include monthly bridge analysis, business performance analysis, business plans, analysis of capital investments, and financial forecasts.

Contact: Carri Johnson – cjohnson@LMAsearch.com

2363 Robotic Project Engineer

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: $55-65,000

Benefits

Must have advanced technical background to perform equipment failure analysis, repair, & implement preventative measures.  Understanding of ladder logic, can read/understand pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical schematics.  Strong knowledge of casting & processing equipment and CNC machinery.  Able to troubleshoot/repair electrical systems, control panels, cable harness, & interconnection wiring from drawings.  Must understand building codes & engineering standards.

 In addition to Electrical skills, need good mechanical aptitude to understand electro-servo-mechanical assemblies & design / function of mechanical, electrical & fluid systems.  Must be knowledgeable & capable of troubleshooting & working on PLC Systems and Controls, Drives, Drive Motors, Operator Interfaces and CNC systems.

Contact: Carri Johnson – cjohnson@LMAsearch.com

2362 Maintenance Technician

Location: Lansing, MI

Salary: $20-25/hour

Benefits - Full

HSG with at least 5-7 yrs industrial maintenance experience to include PLC troubleshooting to include Allen-Bradley PLC's, plant equipment troubleshooting and repair, this includes hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, robotics, power transmission equipment. Ability to do root cause analysis, keep appropriate maintenance records. Familiar with TPM, ladder logic a plus. Positions will be 2nd and 3rd shift-400 employee nonunion tier 1 auto parts manufacturer. Plant located near Lansing.

Contact:  Lou Michaels – LouM@LMAsearch.com

2361 Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Saginaw, MI

Salary: $55-60,000

Benefits

BSME preferred - will consider other degree with 5+ years supervisory experience in a Unionized Manufacturing environment. CNC Programming & Machining, Precision Grinding and Heat Treating experience is highly desirable; understanding of lean manufacturing.

This is a first (1st) shift position. Will supervise up to 50 people. Limited relo assistance.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2359 Plant Engineering Manager

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: Up to $100,000

Benefits

BSEE or BSME with 10 + yrs exp in Plant/Facility Engineering-strong background with PLC Controls to include Fanuc and Allen Bradley's a must, will consider Associates degree with proper exp.

Must have "hands on" exp in developing and managing engineering projects and with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and PLC maintenance repairs in a manufacturing environment (preferably Automotive).

Must have 10 yrs of "Hands on" engineering exp managing engineering and Maintenance.

Requires ability to improve processes while reducing and managing repairs and cost

The individual will have capital project exp managing small and large projects include layout, budgeting, negotiating and communication with vendors and customers. Need exp with bidding for services, and contracts from various suppliers.

Able to evaluate, develop and improve engineering and maintenance mfgring methods utilizing knowledge of product design, material and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, manufacturing methods, quality control standards and other related areas.

Participate in 5S, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing projects and operations

Requires ability to comply with company, state and federal requirements.

Plant is a Tier 1 Automotive parts mfgrer doing diecasting and machining. There is relocation assistance for this position.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2358 Quality Engineer

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: $55-65,000

Benefits

Bachelors degree or equivalent with 3-5 yrs exp in automotive quality, Six sigma/problem solving exp, need exp with ISO/ TS 16949 auditing. Knowledge of APQP process, PPAP and DFMEA.

Designs and installs quality process systems, procedures, and statistical techniques; designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanism and equipment; analyses production limitations and standards. Recommends improvements needed to meet customer and company quality standards.

285 employee, nonunion tier1 auto parts supplier. No relocation assistance.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2357 Maintenance Supervisor

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: $50-55,000

Benefits

Bachelors Degree is preferred but not mandatory but needs background in casting/hot metal processing industry as well as extensive experience in machine tool/cnc machining facilities is strongly preferred

The position is multifaceted and requires many different skill sets. Candidates must have significant technical abilities in order to ensure good decision making and the ability to support technicians under their responsibility.

This is a management position, so Planning, Controlling, Administration and Communication are all required to be successful. There is no relocation assistance with this position.  There is straight time OT after 45 hours.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2354 Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $65-70,000

Benefits

Degree nice but experience in more important. MUST have experience with SCREW MACHINES and CNC TURNING. Company uses Acmes, Davenports, Shuttes & Euroturn in Screw Machine department. CNC uses Mori-Seiki, Mujano & Muratas. MUST have strong Layout, Tool Design, Fixture Design, On The Floor troubleshooting, and Process Implementation skills. They do a lot of custom automation design so if person has some machine design experience would be a plus. Also any CAD experience is a PLUS!! Small management so must wear many hats, be hands-on, 'Jack of all Trades' type. Company is 100 years old; $65-70 Mill in sales; 500 employees in 3 plants. Company produces components for Automotive and Electrical.

Contact: Lou Michaels - loum@lmasearch.com

2353 Product Design / Development Engineer

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Salary: $70-85,000

Benefits

BSME or Mechatronics with at least 8 to 10 years experience in the Design/Development of Automotive Fuel Systems. Experience needs to include 3D SolidWorks and 2D Drafting. Knowledge of simulation analysis; able to design and develop test stands and fixtures. Experience in Design, Development, Validation Testing, & Product Launce of new innovative products.

Contact: Lou Michaels - loum@lmasearch.com

2352 Supervisor Foundry Finishing - 2nd Shift

Location: Columbus, GA

Salary: $40-60,000

Benefits

High School Graduate with at least 5 to 10 years Supervision experience overseeing Finishing Department in a Ductile Iron Foundry. Will oversee approximately 40 union hourly employees on 2nd shift. Excellent growth opportunity in growing Ductile Iron Foundry supplying castings for the automotive industry.

Contact: Lou Michaels - loum@lmasearch.com

2350 Maintenance / Facilities Manager

Location: South Bend region of Indiana

Salary: to $90,000 - DOE

Benefits

BSME or related degree with at least 10 years of 'hands-on' facilities engineering and maintenance experience in a tier 1 automotive metals manufacturing facility. Needs to have 'hands-on' experience in Parts Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and PLC related systems. Will have 10 direct reports in a 3-shift non-union manufacturing facility.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2347 Electrical Engineer

Location: Clearwater, FL

Salary: $70-80,000

Benefits / Relocation

Requirements:

BSEE or related with at least 5 yrs exp doing electro-mechanical product design work to include schematic development for PCB layouts for analog & digital circuits. Exp in component parts selection and working within a cross-functional team

Responsibilities:

Design the electrical/electronic hardware for electro-mechanical devices. Perform simulation and schematic capture, prototype and fully develop new products for production and support existing product improvement. The electronic systems include 3 phase high current/high voltage and switching power supplies using power semiconductors, Embedded Controls with PIC processors(Digital & Analog interface). The electrical and electromagnetic design work include analog and digital hardware. Must be able to fully develop products meeting customer requirements and design for manufacturability. Must have general knowledge of power systems and general manufacturing associated with electronic assemblies as well as basic project management skills.

Contact: Lou Michaels - loum@lmasearch.com

2345 Quality Engineer

Location: Plymouth, MI

Salary: $60-65,000

Benefits

BS Technical Degree preferred with 3 years experience or will consider non-degreed with at least 7-10 years related experience in Machining environment and experience with Caterpillar Quality Standards. Experience with New Product Launch Process, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, GD&T, able to read CMM reports. No relocation assistance.

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

2344 Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Marshall, MI

Salary: $60-78,000

Benefits

Associates degree would be nice - not mandatory. Mid sized precision machined products manufacturer supplying the automotive industry seeks experience manufacturing engineer to support the production line in evaluation of mfgring problems via AIT(area improvement team), work with operations on process capability improvements. Create and update process documentation, tooling documents, financial documents-(standards), standardize process and documentation. Provide visual controls and documentation. Should be familiar with PPAP process and new product launch.

Provide Technical troubleshooting, training and equipment repair, expedite tooling, parts, and materials. Lead productivity workshops as needed. Establish and setup new jobs as required.

Co does grinding, CNC machining and multi spindle lathes.

Salary $60-78000 depending on experience

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

2343 Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Location: Dowagiac, MI

Salary: $60-75,000

Benefits

BS degree a plus - will consider AS or non-degree with solid Manufacturing Engineering Experience. Experience MUST include Floor Troubleshooting, Process Improvements, Tool Design. Experience with Gear Hobbs, Dial index Machines (6-spindle), Swiss Lathes, Mills, & CNC Programming. Familiar with TS16949, New Product Launches. Small plant of about 50 employees doing Precision Machining of Brake Parts for Auto Industry, Gearing for Polaris, & gears for major auto parts supplier.

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

2341 Tool Maker/Tool Repair

Location: Lansing, MI

Salary: $20-23hour

Benefits

Must either be a Journeyman T&D maker or at least 3rd yr apprentice with solid exp running lathe, surface grinder, id/od grinder, mill, spotting press, radial arm drills and any other related tool room equipment.  Prefer exp in diecast industry and trim related tooling. Will consider other industry related exp.  Off-shift position.

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

2337 EHS Specialist

Location: S.W. Georgia

Salary: $55-75,000

Benefits

BS/BA degree in related field with at least 5 to 7 years 'hands-on' experience handling Plant EHS issues in a Heavy Manufacturing environment. Experienced with, and capable of, writing Safety Program; Know Title V, ISO14001; a plus if Certified OSHA 500 or 501. Knowledge of AL or GA Safety Codes. Looking for High Energy person. Growing automotive supplier.

Contact: Lou Michaels - LouM@LMAsearch.com

2332 CNC Machinist and Operator

Location: Dowagiac, MI

Salary: $12-17 per hour

Benefits

CNC Machinists with at least 5 years experience. Citizen and/or Lico experience is a definite plus!

Person MUST be able and willing to work the night shift. Have at least 5 years experience with the specific machines. Have experience with SPC, Capability Studies, and the use of Micrometers.

Contact: Carri Johnson - cjohnson@LMAsearch.com

2331 Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Grand Rapids

Salary: $60-78,000

Benefits

Associates degree would be nice - not mandatory. Mid sized precision machined products manufacturer supplying the automotive industry seeks experience manufacturing engineer to support the production line in evaluation of mfgring problems via AIT(area improvement team), work with operations on process capability improvements. Create and update process documentation, tooling documents, financial documents-(standards), standardize process and documentation. Provide visual controls and documentation. Should be familiar with PPAP process and new product launch.

Provide Technical troubleshooting, training and equipment repair, expedite tooling, parts, and materials. Lead productivity workshops as needed. Establish and setup new jobs as required.

Co does grinding, CNC machining and multi spindle lathes.

Salary $60-78000 depending on experience

Contact: Lou Michaels -- Loum@LMAsearch.com

2330 Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager

Location: Richland, MI

Salary: $80-115,000

Benefits

BS/BA Engineering or Materials Management with certification (CPM, CPIM). MUST have at least 6 to 8 years Purchasing or Sourcing Management experience. Need to have experience with LCC sourcing and procurement of Raw Materials, Equipment and Operational Supplies. Establish Preferred Vendors lists, will be key supplier and customer contact on related issues, price negotiations, and supplier development. Will have responsibility for 6 plant locations and approximately 16 people in the group. Background in Metals Industry - company makes pneumatic valves.

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

 

2328 Quality Engineer (2 needed)

Location: Columbus, GA

Salary: $60-70,000

Benefits

BS/BA a plus. Will consider A.S. degree with solid Automotive Metals experience (foundry, diecast, machining). Need experience with New Product Launches (30 new launches in process currently. NEED to know PPAP procedures, APQP process). Each Quality Engineer handles a specific customer platform. Company $120 M sales. 550 employee Ductile Iron Foundry.

Contact: Lou Michaels - Loum@LMAsearch.com

#2314 - Screw Machinists

Location: Southern Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $14-17 / hour

Looking for Screw Machinists with Multi-Spindle Screw Machine experience - minimum of 5 years. Tornos Multi-Spindle Screw Machine experience is a plus.

Person MUST be able and willing to work the night shift. Have at least 5 years experience with the specific machines. Have experience with SPC, Capability Studies, and the use of Micrometers.

Contact: Carri Johnson - cjohnson@LMAsearch.com

#2313 - CNC Machinists

Location: Southern Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $14-17 / hour

Looking for CNC Machinists Citizen and/or Lico machine experience - minimum of 5 years.

Person MUST be able and willing to work the night shift. Have at least 5 years experience with the specific machines. Have experience with SPC, Capability Studies, and the use of Micrometers.

Contact: Carri Johnson - cjohnson@LMAsearch.com

#2312 - Hydromat Operators

Location: Southern Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $14-17 / hour

Looking for Hydromat Operators - minimum of 5 years.

Person MUST be able and willing to work the night shift. Have at least 5 years experience with the specific machines. Have experience with SPC, Capability Studies, and the use of Micrometers.

Contact: Carri Johnson - cjohnson@LMAsearch.com