Project Engineer

ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our operations at Gallatin, TN. The Project Engineer will be responsible for Ensuring when quotations are received, they are reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Monitor new proams to make sure the budgeted numbers are achieved. If required, be able to develop program time lines and maintain them. Work with internal and external teams to ensure the proper tools, fixtures, and additional equipment is in place to meet the required productivity, quality objectives, and cost objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:

• Ensure when quotations are received they are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.

• Monitor new programs to make sure the budgeted numbers are achieved.

• If required, be able to develop program time lines and maintain them.

• Work with internal and external teams to ensure the proper tools, fixtures, and additional equipment is in place to meet the required productivity, quality objectives, and cost objectives.

• Be a part of tooling, fixtures, gauges, and other equipment development and design. Ensuring that ABC Technologies will be able to meet productivity requirements, quality objectives, and cost objectives.

• Work with External Operating Processes to make sure that all material testing, part testing, and CMM are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the Customer Specific Requirements. All CSR's can be located on MyABC.

• Communicate with the ABC Technologies team and the customer to ensure both parties are aware of the program status.

• Champion APQP events concerning programs that you are over seeing and participate in other APQP events that other engineers are over seeing.

• Develop and implement APQP documents such as Flow Chart, PFMEA, Standardized Work Instructions, Open Issues List, and other documentation utilizing a team approach.

• Coordinate with the Customer and the Quality Department to ensure that all PPAP documentation is completed and delivered in a timely manner.

• Ensure that quality and engineering has reviewed and deemed all prototype parts correct and delivered to the customer according to their schedule.

• Ensure that all aspects of the Project Engineering Department are in full compliance with established procedures and flow charts.

• Conduct process studies and make recommendations to the team that will improve process, machine, and material improvements to enhance manufacturing and maintenance efficiencies.

• Utilize 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Standard Work to improve manufacturing efficiencies, floor space, and house keeping

• Participate in development of the annual business plan, long range plan, and other action oriented plans as directed by management.

• Ensure that you are always in compliance with the established work rules and procedures regarding performance, work, etc....

• Must be able to travel from time to time to assist with customer and / or quality issues.

Job Qualifications:

• Black belt required

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

• 2-4 years in automotive management

Why ABC?

In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:

• Competitive compensation package

• Employee Group Benefits

• Retirement Saving Program (401K)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Home, Auto and Pet Insurance

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Annual increases in PTO

• Internal job opportunities

• Social events throughout the year