Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Work with various L6-L8 teams to understand configuration variations and developing detailed strategic test plans to minimize repetition of tests on multiple machines as well as repetition of tests
• Understand the current TPG testing/tuning activities and develop clear requirements for VPD, SIL and HIL with the objective to reduce/eliminate the TPG testing/tuning activities for multiple in-progress/future programs
• Participate in validation workshops for AHS as well as base machine programs and provide data collection requirements for model correlation
• Support controls and software validation activities for various programs as needed

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

What You Will Do:
• Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines. They accomplish this through collaboration with various functional areas like packaging, transportation, business resources, supply chain, etc,.
• Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network.
• Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.
• Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers’ capabilities.

What Skills You Will Have:
Data-driven Decision Making:
• Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.
• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions.
• Utilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

Analytical Thinking:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Interpersonal Relationships:
• Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.
• Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.
• Collaborates with departmental associates and management.
• Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

Cost-Benefit Analysis:
• Follows organizational guidelines and procedures for conducting a cost-benefit analysis.
• Participates in the development of a cost-benefit analysis.
• Calculates common measurements such as NPV and ROI.
• Documents and measures direct and indirect costs and projected benefits.
• Resolves common errors or omissions in developing the analysis.

Supplier Management - MFG:
• Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.
• Uses electronic systems or tools to record/retrieve supplier information and carry out transactions with suppliers.
• Resolves routine supplier issues; escalates non-routine issues up chain of command.
• Researches alternative vendors or suppliers; participates in supplier selection.
• Works with suppliers to ensure that purchases meet delivery date and quality specifications.

Strategic Sourcing:
• Works with various basic components of strategic sourcing, such as data analysis, market research and purchasing budgets examination.
• Participates in enhancing institutional sourcing process continuously including identifying improvement opportunities.
• Conducts strategic sourcing activities in a limited environment.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices regarding strategic sourcing.
• Assists senior sourcing professionals with strategic sourcing in multiple environments.

Supply Chain Management:
• Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain.
• Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities.
• Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions.
• Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products.
• Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 3 or more years
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's in Engineering degree preferred, Mechanical, Industrial, and Supply Chain Engineer degrees will be accepted.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and computer-generated reports
• 3D modeling or Creo experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding on Manufacturing processes
• Teamcenter
• Six Sigma Processes
• Should Cost Analysis

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.