Engineering Administrator

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a U.S. corporation, created to provide Automation Solutions and Support to our customers in North America, Central America, and South America. Yaskawa is the world's largest manufacturer of AC Inverter Drives, Servo and Motion Control, and Robotics Automation Systems. Products are marketed through direct sales, partners, representatives, dealers, and distributors. Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a wholly-owned corporation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan. Since 1915, Yaskawa Electric has served the world needs for products to improve global productivity through Automation. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond.

The Engineering Administrator will administer the engineering change order (ECO) process amount multiple departments. As well as work directly with Engineeirng and Supply Chain. This role is also responsible for maintaining SAP master data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree or Associates degree combined with related work experience.
• Minimum three years of engineering administrative experience.
• In-depth knowledge of , and experience with, production control systems (bill of materials, MRP etc...)
• Experience with CAD (2D & 3D) along with ISO 9001:2000 standards
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• PC proficient with the ability work with Microsoft Office Software. Experience in a Windows environment.
• Proficient in general business procedures and capable of prioritizing work flow.
• Professional self-presentation, and verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to interface at all levels.
• SAP Knowledge

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Coordinates and oversees Engineering and Quality Assurance processes and assures the completion
  of the processes; these processes include but are not limited to the following: Engineering Change
  Order Process; Engineering Assistance Request Process; ISO/QMS Database Document Control
  Process; Document and Data Control Process
• Administer the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process among multiple departments. Maintain SAP
  master data including approval status, effective dates, and documentation release. Work directly with
  Engineers and Supply Chain Analysts for implementation effectivity, document updates, master data
  changes, etc. Maintain regular status communication to various groups.
• Initiates Document Acceptance Form (DAF) on the Supplier Portal as drawing/specifications are
  released. Maintain status in accordance with process requirements.
• Create/maintain/administer engineering and ISO/QMS document control processes in order to ensure
  confidentiality and to meet ISO requirements. Create and implement new processes in order to
  improve the existing document control system
• Create/revise mechanical drawings, assembly manuals, and product outline drawings for customer
  review. Check drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Support the seamless introduction of new products from the design phase to volume production.
  Complete tasks as assigned. Prepare and control all product related master data. Resolve issues
  related to new products as assigned. Provide any necessary support to engineers for tasks related to
  production control and new product introduction.
• Support daily quality issues and component failures. Inspect and segregate component or finished
  goods inventory as directed by Product/Manufacturing/Quality Engineers.
• Procure and control agency standards (e.g. ANSI, ASTM, NEMA, UL, JIS, ISO,...). Participate in ISO
  and customer audits.
• Coordinate customer and supplier facility tours among multiple departments (i.e., Production,
  Distribution).
• Identify and implement opportunities for continual improvement. This includes cost reduction and
  process improvements. Provide cost analysis as necessary.

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. View our full benefit package here: https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.

If the Engineering Administrator role sounds like a fit for your background and career goals, we would love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)