Technical Specialist

Responsibilities

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a team oriented attitude; have a multidiscipline background, and a passion for innovation. We are looking for leadership skills to develop a new group internally.

If you are one who like to build a team, has strong skillsets and likes to see your own ideas come to life, apply quickly!

SUMMARY

The Technical Specialist – Process will lead as the hands-on technical expert for the Milwaukee facility’s stamping process group. This leader will be responsible for sampling of new and modified tooling, leading troubleshooting efforts, developing new technical experts, training setup operators and creating continuous improvement in these processes. This leader will proactively provide innovative common-sense repair solutions, simplify & standardize stamping systems and drive cost improvement initiatives with all items related to this role.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Hands-on leader that effectively samples new and modified tooling along with developing detailed sampling reports which identify problems and opportunities which are communicated to all associated team members.

· Proactively and collaboratively identify, develop and deploy common-sense repair and maintenance solutions.

· Technical lead for process troubleshooting in stamping areas.

· Align with key stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives such as repair part and breakdown reduction, PM optimization, maintenance crib inventory control, waste reduction, minimization of outside services and consumable materials usage reduction.

· Hire, Develop and Lead an additional stamping technician with similar expertise.

· Ensure stamping associates are adequately trained and meet all technical training requirements.

· Complete all applicable administrative tasks such as performance reviews, union communications, associate development planning, resource planning, interviewing, associate reward and discipline, and documentation of associate issues.

· Collect, review and analyze maintenance/tooling repairs and spare part usage data to identify trends and opportunities to eliminate equipment breakdowns, eliminate unnecessary work and permanently fix problems.

· Leverage lean concepts and industry benchmarks such as visual factory, standard work, error proofing, single piece flow, six sigma, kaizen, TPM and Industry 4.0 to simplify the organization and eliminate decisions in all things related to maintenance and facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role may have supervisory responsibilities for salary and/or bargaining unit associates which will include interviewing, training, creating challenging objectives, planning/prioritizing work, appraising performance, providing constructive feedback, development and succession planning, and working with human resources to address all disciplinary/associate issues as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma Required, Technical Certification/Associates Degree Preferred.

· 5 years of experience in hands-on technical role including machine setup and operation.

· Able to collect, analyze & interpret data to develop insightful solutions, and present in clear & concise format while understanding the appropriate details for each audience.

· Ability to influence others thru good communication skills.

· The ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment.

MATHEMATICAL & REASONING ABILITY

This role will require the ability apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Some of these principles will include the ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) and to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, and is often required to stand, walk and use hands to type, touch and/or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While the majority of time will be within an office environment, this role will require occasionally being near moving manufacturing equipment which includes requirements of hearing, vision, and/or foot protection. Limited travel (less than 2%), including international, may be required.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENVIRONMENT

Associates are committed to our Environmental Management System, which provides for continuous improvement of our organization's efforts toward preventing pollution, complying with relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and complying with customer-based environmental requirements.

Qualifications

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.