VAVE Staff Product Development Engineer

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Continuous Improvement Analyst III

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

HR Business Partner IV

Business Development Head - Food Ingredients

Chief Executive Officer - Steel Industry

Senior - Data Engineer

Equipment Engr - Automation and PLC

Manufacturing Engineer II - CCD Support

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead VAVE initiatives to optimize cost, improve product performance, and enhance customer value while maintaining quality and reliability.</li><li>Go beyond traditional VAVE by driving R&amp;D in emerging materials, advanced manufacturing processes, automation, digital technologies, and innovative supplier solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and technology centers to identify, assess, and implement value-driven design and process improvements.</li><li>Develop and deploy tools and methods to analyze cost, performance, manufacturability, and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Build and maintain a pipeline of VAVE projects in partnership with engineering, procurement, operations, and product management.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in cost optimization and value engineering strategies, including advanced sourcing and alternative design concepts.</li><li>Partner with customers, sales, and product managers to gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate them into engineering solutions.</li><li>Provide technical support for cost-reduction activities, including design validation, troubleshooting, and verification of VAVE solutions.</li><li>Collaborate globally with manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.</li><li>Introduce breakthrough engineering solutions that leverage new technologies and supplier capabilities to accelerate business growth.</li><li>Application Engineering: Understanding customer requirements and offering sustainable cost-efficient design solutions.</li><li>Engineering Management: Developing technical roadmaps aligned with market trends and effectively communicating them to business units, management, and customers.</li><li>Collaboration: Working efficiently with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Technical Expertise: Adapting to new skills, futuristic materials, advanced manufacturing processes, automation, digital technologies, and innovative supplier solutions.</li><li>Quality Control: Ensuring accuracy and quality in services, documentation, and engineering outputs.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from premier institution.</li><li>Deep understanding of product, design, materials (metals/plastics properties), processes and manufacturing science/technology.</li><li>Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, and plating is advantageous.</li><li>Familiarity with material standards and agency approvals for connectors, cables, and cable assemblies.</li><li>Experience in environmental life cycle assessment, circular economy, or product stewardship/compliance.</li><li>Knowledge of ISO/IEC/UL standards related to carbon footprint and emissions reduction in industrial products.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 12 years of experience in Product Development, R&amp;D and VAVE engineering.</li><li>Background in connector design (Power/Industrial/Auto connectors) is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a highly technical environment.</li><li>Expertise in Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Sustainability (DFS).</li><li>Strong Presentation Skills: Proficiency in PowerPoint and effective communication of technical concepts.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Continuous Improvement EMIA team reports to Operations Automotive EMIA.</li><li>By providing new generation digital solutions to our Operational teams across EMIA, our team creates full transparency and speed in the ongoing digital &amp; lean transformation(s), which will enable all involved functions to leverage data to develop business insights and roadmap updates based upon clearly arranged and understandable data. Due to the extended scope, focusing also on the connecting processes from Supplier(s) to Manufacturing ending at the Customer(s) (internal and external) we will function as ‘the’ differentiator for our Company.</li><li>The Data Scientist Automotive EMIA will report to the Smart Factory Leader Automotive EMIA.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Lead projects and work together with our Automotive EMIA Operations plants, internal (IT, , Corporate Technology, CoE, SC, ..) and external partners in the area of Smart Factory (Applications, ML, AI, DL), aligned with Operations Automotive EMIA Strategy.</li><li>Lead Smart Factory improvement projects (Enhancements) of existing applications together with internal / external supplier and customers (project management) until the level of RTD (Ready To Deploy)</li><li>·Use a combined knowledge of computer science and applications, modelling, statistics, analytics and maths to solve problems.</li><li>Identify and interpret data sources, manage large amounts of data, merge data sources together, ensure consistency of datasets, create visualizations to aid in understanding data.</li><li>Develop, Validate and Deploy (including Training and Coaching of the users) until the level of RTD (Ready To Deploy), Digital Factory Applications, ML models, contributing to waste elimination and efficiency improvements within all Operations functions (Manufacturing, Quality, SC, LOG, ….), this together with our internal and external partners.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: Desired candidate &amp; Qualification <ul><li>Good understanding of a technology driven manufacturing company.</li><li>Knowledge of the core manufacturing technologies: Stamping, Plating, Assembly, Molding.</li><li>Experienced with data visualization tools like PowerBi, Tableau, ThingWorx,..</li><li>Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.</li><li>Development experience in programming languages R, Python.</li><li>Knowledge, experience in JAVA scripting</li><li>Excellent pattern recognition and predictive modelling skills.</li><li>Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, neural networks and deep learning etc.</li><li>Experience in technologies like, Jupyter Notebooks, Numpy, Pandas, Seaborn, Scikit-learn, PyTorch and TensorFlow.</li><li>Exposure to recent developments in Deep Learning, Gen AI, Agentic AI domain.</li><li>Database skills, on-premises and cloud based.</li><li>Experience in AWS is an advantage, functional knowledge of AWS platforms such as Sagemaker, S3, and RedShift.</li><li>Excellent presentation skills in both spoken en written English.</li><li>&nbsp;Excellent and strong communicator</li><li>The ability to translate, explain and bring, complex data science topics to an easy understandable level, speeding up acceptance level in general.</li><li>Bachelor or master’s in data science</li><li>Team player with a solution focused problem-solving mentality.</li><li>Change agent with high Execution level, including training and coaching talents.</li><li>Passioned about the combination of Technology, Data, Analytics and Statistics with link to Quality, Product and Process Engineering</li><li>Inspired by and searching actively for new technologies and methods.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Facilitate, lead, or coach Kaizen and Kaizen events across the organization.</li><li>Work collaboratively with tool or element owners to implement Continuous Improvement tools.</li><li>Lead and audit Continuous Improvement tools.</li><li>Train teams in Continuous Improvement methodologies, tools, and transformation methods (e.g., 5S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, VSM-D, CCF, 3P, Lean Manufacturing).</li><li>Facilitate and train teams for transformation Kaizen events in highly impactful areas or production cells.</li><li>Obtain internal certifications such as Novice, Apprentice, and Practitioner level in Continuous Improvement.</li><li>Provide coaching to Novice and Apprentice practitioners.</li><li>Train and coach teams on plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Report periodic progress on assigned tools, metrics, and initiatives.</li><li>Conduct capacity analysis and mentor production supervisors on managing line capacity.</li><li>Develop scenarios for capacity planning, including footprint analysis.</li><li>Apply advanced knowledge in line balancing and its implications for realistic planning (cross-training, validations, capacity planning, hiring requirements, etc.).</li></ul> Requirements: Knowledge &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.</li><li>3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement, cost savings, or productivity improvement roles.</li><li>Lean certification required.</li><li>Green Belt or Black Belt certification is desirable.</li><li>Experience in process improvement, Six Sigma, and product/process qualification and validation.</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish).</li></ul> Skills <ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.</li><li>Strong skills in Excel (Pivot Tables, Charts, Macros), PowerPoint, MS Project, AutoCAD (or similar), Minitab, and simulation software.</li><li>Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.</li><li>Basic competency in creating dashboards using Power BI.</li><li>Basic knowledge of Power Automate or similar tools.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure with strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Experience influencing all organizational levels to support an Operational Excellence culture.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead a dedicated team of engineers and technicians within the Projects or Manufacturing group.</li><li>Ensure that engineers are fully integrated into the overall project team and production support activities.</li><li>Plan and implement training and development programs for direct reports.</li><li>Complete process design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.</li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.</li><li>Establish engineering goals and objectives aligned with business plans.</li><li>Identify and implement effective, permanent technical and system solutions to problems.</li><li>Consistently meet customer requirements, performance expectations, and deadlines.</li><li>Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.</li><li>Champion compliance with internal systems and processes.</li><li>Identify and develop improvements to enhance Service, Delivery, Quality, and Cost metrics using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.</li><li>Research advanced process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantages and cost benefits.</li><li>Lead or guide a portfolio of engineering projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., NPI, quality engineering, design assurance, R&amp;D).</li><li>Collaborate with teams to plan, coordinate, and implement activities supporting the successful launch of new products, including make/buy analysis, new process introduction, and more.</li><li>Develop or modify manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and designing, modifying, or testing manufacturing methods and equipment.</li><li>Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.</li><li>Manage external relationships with key technology suppliers.</li><li>Oversee workload distribution among engineers and technicians to meet operational and business priorities.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: Education &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field with 5–10 years of experience in a demanding high-volume production environment or a high-mix, low-volume environment.</li><li>Experience in medical devices or similar regulated manufacturing and quality systems is essential.</li><li>Proficiency with CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.</li><li>Experience using Minitab, MS Project, and advanced Excel.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead a production-focused team, drive technical problem solving, and manage line setup including equipment acquisition and process development.</li><li>Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma engineering principles with proven results.</li><li>Statistical knowledge, including data analysis and statistical software (JMP, Minitab, etc.).</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.</li><li>Self-motivated with strong decision-making abilities.</li><li>Willingness to work independently and to take on an international assignment of up to 3 months.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and verbal), &gt;80% proficiency.</li></ul>

Repsonibilites: <ul><li>Plant serves as a strategic business partner and trusted thought partner to Plant Leaders and in country senior Management.</li><li>This position is located on-site, but a hybrid work schedule will also be considered</li><li>Serve as the HR site leader for the Tullahoma facility, acting as a trusted advisor to site leadership and aligning HR support with key business initiatives.</li><li>Partner with the broader HR network to deliver strategic talent solutions, organizational design, and effectiveness initiatives, fostering a One HR mindset.</li><li>Provide guidance on leadership development, succession planning, and talent pipeline strategies to support long term organizational growth.</li><li>Champion diversity, engagement, and inclusion efforts, with a global mindset and focus on creating equitable access to development and information.</li><li>Coach and support managers on performance, team effectiveness, and employee development to enhance leadership capability and culture.</li><li>Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters, ensuring legal compliance and a respectful, inclusive workplace.</li><li>Design and implement talent development initiatives including stretch assignments, mentoring, and targeted training programs.</li><li>Lead HR project management efforts related to workforce transitions, organizational change, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact HR initiatives, ensuring clear communication, risk management, and timely execution.</li><li>Preferred: Experience supporting M&amp;A activities, including HR due diligence, integration planning, and workforce impact assessments.</li><li>Develop and manage detailed project plans for HR initiatives, including milestones, communications, and risk mitigation strategies</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master`s degree in business, Human Resource Management, Psychology, or any related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive, international, HR related experience; breadth of HR knowledge and skills in a variety of fields in international context, including Business Partner;</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing and or operations environment is strongly preferred.</li><li>Executive level and leadership experience; Experience influencing without authority Ability to influence, lead and drive execution into the functions/region through close partnership and collaboration with the broader HR function Proved track record in Organization Design, Change Leadership, Talent Management, and Organizational Development Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced, international matrix organization Strong project management and organizational skills.</li><li>Fluent English language skills Has advanced knowledge of regional labor laws and obligations and uses this knowledge to advise management, especially in conflict situations Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; Strategic Growth &amp; Market Expansion <ul><li>Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy for domestic and international markets.</li><li>Export Clients (especially for food ingredients and value-added products).</li><li>Identify new market opportunities in food ingredients, fruit pulp and IQF industries and&nbsp;value -added products.</li><li>Conduct market research to analyse consumer trends, competitor activities, pricing insights, and demand patterns.</li></ul> Revenue &amp; Sales Leadership <ul><li>Drive annual sales targets and growth plans for all food processing verticals.</li><li>Build high-performing sales, distribution, and channel teams.</li><li>Evaluate and optimize sales routes, distribution networks, and dealer/channel profitability.</li></ul> Key Account Management <ul><li>Identify and onboard strategic clients, including:</li><li>Modern trade</li><li>Institutional buyers</li><li>Bulk buyers</li><li>Export clients&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Manage long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and trade partners.</li></ul> Brand Development &amp; Marketing Collaboration <ul><li>Work with the marketing team to plan brand positioning, pricing strategies, product visibility, and promotional activities.</li><li>Explore partnerships with farmers, aggregators, food processing clusters and sourcing vendors.</li><li>Identify and negotiate tie-ups with co-packers, distributors, transporters, and third-party logistics providers.</li></ul> &nbsp;Business Analysis &amp; Reporting <ul><li>Monitor sales performance, forecasting, budgeting, and business analytics.</li><li>Provide monthly reports on business performance, competition mapping and growth projections.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>MBA in Marketing/Sales, Food Technology, or related discipline preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Food ingredients/FMCG/food processing/agribusiness.</li><li>Strong network across distributors, institutional buyers, and supply chain partners.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and strategic planning skills.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; Strategic &amp; Financial Leadership <ul><li>Identify growth avenues including capacity expansion, new product lines (TMT grades, wire rods, structural steel), and new geographies.</li><li>Lead annual business planning and budgeting in alignment with the Board’s goals.</li></ul> Operational Excellence <ul><li>Oversee end-to-end plant operations including melting, rolling mill operations, quality control, logistics, and dispatch.</li><li>Drive productivity improvements, yield optimisation, and equipment uptime using best industry practices.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to quality standards such as BIS norms for TMT bars (Fe500D, Fe550D, etc.).</li><li>Implement safety, statutory compliance, and sustainability practices across all units.</li></ul> Budgeting, Forecasting <ul><li>Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the company’s vision and market opportunities.</li><li>Monitor production cost elements (raw material sourcing, power &amp; fuel, conversion costs) and lead cost-reduction initiatives.</li></ul> Commercial &amp; Market Leadership <ul><li>Maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, and industry stakeholders.</li><li>Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across production, quality, finance, HR, and marketing.</li><li>Foster a culture of discipline, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> Compliance &amp; Risk Management <ul><li>Ensure adherence to all statutory, environmental, and safety regulations related to steel manufacturing.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.Tech/B.E. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.</li><li>20+ years in steel/TMT bar manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/CEO/COO role.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Uses a set of tasks and techniques to work as a liaison among and elicit the needs of stakeholders to define and validate solutions that meet business needs, goals, or objectives.</li><li>Analyzes and synthesize information elicited from stakeholders, defines, and manages the plan to deliver requirements and documents, and manages requirements throughout the project life cycle.</li><li>Develop ETL (Extract, transform, load) process to help extract and manipulate data from multiple sources.</li><li>Reformulating or automating the existing data workflows to maximize their functioning and greater scalability.</li><li>Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, and produce actionable business insights out of it.</li><li>Need to conduct complex data analysis and improve data quality and efficiency.</li><li>Develop models to create reporting infrastructure/dashboards for business process management and data mining.</li><li>Design Summary, Detail, and Dashboard reports and management summaries which present data findings in a professional, concise, and readable format appropriate for content and audience.</li><li>Solve ad-hoc requirements of Management related to data for critical decision making</li><li>Troubleshoot data inaccuracies, identify root causes, and take corrective action</li><li>Effectively communicate and translate quantity findings (Storytelling with data) inclusive of key insights and actionable recommendations to optimize performance</li><li>Optimize reports to ensure a responsive solution when visualizing vast amounts of data.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>5+ years of data engineering experience in ETL design, development, optimization &amp; testing using, Alteryx, Data Bricks, Cloud AWS Services, Python, SQL scripts,</li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience in business intelligence and in configuring, designing, and building visualizations and dashboards using Tableau and other BI tools (Tableau Prep, Tableau Dashboard, Tableau Server, Business Objects, Power BI, etc.)</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in performance tuning and optimization of ETL processes to enhance efficiency and minimize data processing time</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills to meet a critical deadline</li><li>Self-motivated, ability to prioritize work and multi-task across many assignments in a fast-paced work environment</li><li>Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design data models, and implement scalable data architectures to support business analytics and reporting needs</li><li>Proven ability to work independently and with a team.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical or dashboard structure</li><li>Experience in business domains – supply chain, pricing, sales &amp; marketing, sales, finances</li></ul>

Overview: <ul><li>The Equipment Engr - Automation and PLC is responsible for ensuring the reliable performance of production equipment by developing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC programs and CCD (vision) systems.&nbsp;</li><li>The role supports day-to-day plant operations through automation debugging, sequencing improvements, and real-time issue resolution to enhance productivity and OEE.&nbsp;</li><li>This position leads technical training for technicians and new team members, documents system updates, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, including deployment and ISO compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>The engineer serves as a key resource in maintaining stable, efficient, and high-quality automated manufacturing processes.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Trouble shooting, Modify or Create Machine PLC program to suit the need of the plant.</li><li>Responsibel for repair and maintenance of the CCD System of the production line.</li><li>PLC system of the automation debugging and improve the sequencing.</li><li>Suggest improvement of automation PLC program to improve productivity and OEE.</li><li>Train technician to resolve the issues encountered between the production.</li><li>CCD light adjustments to improve the performance.</li><li>Responsible to resolve all issues encounter during production run.&nbsp;</li><li>Support on resolving CCD issues encounter during production run and documenting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Impart trainings and development for new joiners, Technical Trainees etc.</li><li>Review of deployment</li><li>Review ISO documents and update, Engage in ISO audits.</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelor in Major in Electrical/Electronics</li><li>Preferably Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Industrial Engineer,</li><li>5 years minimum experience in the automation assembly and Tooling Design &amp; Development</li></ul> Knowledgeable on this different type of Programming Languages: <ul><li>Ladder Logic</li><li>Function block diagrams</li><li>Structured text</li><li>Sequential flow charts</li><li>Instruction List</li></ul>

Overview: <ul><li>Design and developed electrical control system,testing and qualification introduce advanced electrical control technology with the objective of ensuring new assembly equipment meets schedule and requirements from customers and ECO within the direction of department manager and staff manufacturing engineer.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and trouble shooting of CCD and cost saving within direction of policies.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Trouble shooting, Modify or Create Machine PLC program to suit the need of the plant.</li><li>Responsible for repair and maintenance of the CCD System of the production line.</li><li>PLC system of the automation debugging and improve the sequencing.</li><li>Suggest improvement of automation PLC program to improve productivity and OEE.</li><li>Train technician to resolve the issues encountered between the production.</li><li>CCD light adjustments to improve the performance.</li><li>Responsible to resolve all issues encounter during production run.&nbsp;</li><li>Support on resolving CCD issues encounter during production run and documenting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Impart trainings and development for new joiners, Technical Trainees etc.</li><li>Review of deployment</li><li>Review ISO documents and update, Engage in ISO audits.</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelor in Major in Electrical/Electronics</li><li>5+ years’ experience and practitioner in the automation assembly and Tooling Design &amp; Development</li><li>Computer Knowledge, MS Office etc, SAP knowledge added advantage</li><li>Integrity, Accountability, innovation, Communication.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong background in PLC programming: capable of programming, debugging, editing, and creating new PLC logic.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) cameras, especially those used in automated measurement systems (e.g., Autoline).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with vision system programming tools such as Visco, Keyence, and Datalogic.&nbsp;</li><li>Solid programming skills required; CCD-specific knowledge can be trained.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Willingness to work on Saturdays when needed</li></ul>

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Chief Executive Officer - Steel Industry

Senior - Data Engineer

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