Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Admin Assistant (Engineering, Technical) FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Technical Manager, Engineering
SUMMARY
This is a responsible position requiring initiation, administration and follow-up of KBPD activity on assigned engineering projects, as well as the items listed below.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under general supervision, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Generate and complete KRA documentation for assigned personnel.
- Maintain Organizational Charts and staffing documentation for assigned group.
- Assist in A3 generation and release per CTM, TM, PE instruction.
- Assist TM, PE with material testing and lab requests as needed. Compile and maintain results.
- Prepare and complete 3D prototypes in a timely manner. Maintain 3D prototype equipment and materials. Track timing and costs associated with the prototype machines.
- Generate POs based on engineering needs.
- Update KBPD documentation as instructed.
- In conjunction with PE, work with prototype parts. This includes sourcing, delivery, assembly and rework as necessary.
- Support pre-production builds. (Help acquire parts, build assemblies, safe launch, logistics, etc.)
- At the direction of engineering staff, set up and/or back up tool trials and sampling at internal SPI or external locations.
- Prepare shipment documents as needed, work with logistics, tooling, engineering teams to coordinate.
- Track and distribute meeting notes as needed.
- Interface with outside SPI support sources and vendors.
- Work with parts as assigned, including taking measurements for KBPD documents, reworking or general builds as necessary.
- Work with engineering staff to organize, maintain, and track build area inventories.
- Check for relevant incoming shipments.
- General office & administrative functions as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Definition of Initialisms: SPI – Summit Polymers Incorporated, KBPD – Knowledge Based Product Development, KRA – Key Results Area, CE – Chief Engineer, PM – Program Manager, CTM – Chief Technical Manager, TM – Technical Manager, PE – Project Engineer, EA – Engineering Assistant, PO – Purchase Order
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Two years manufacturing related experience (preferably in automotive) and some college instruction [preferably in an engineering curriculum].
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to learn routines quickly, train others for routine positions and gathers information.
- A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
