At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the way we approach industrialization, quality control, and provider network development. As an experienced industrialization specialist, you'll play a crucial role in driving our mission forward by creating and implementing best practices for assembling, quality, and designing. If you're passionate about innovation, quality, and collaboration, we want to hear from you.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a leading innovator in the industry, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team is comprised of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for excellence and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. We're proud to offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration.
**Job Summary**
As an experienced industrialization specialist, you'll be responsible for leading industrialization-related activities within the provider network group. Your primary focus will be on creating, implementing, and improving part assembling and gathering strategies, as well as quality control processes. You'll work closely with providers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to drive lean manufacturing, reduce waste, and improve quality.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Plan, coordinate, direct, and lead industrialization-related activities within the provider network group.
* Create, implement, review, improve, and address provider planning and execution of part assembling and gathering strategies and quality control processes from the high-level development stage to large-scale manufacturing capability.
* Provide authority to New Item Presentation (NPI) at Providers.
* Lead provider enhancements in flexibility, cost, and quality.
* Work with communication and explanation of technical requirements among Providers and arenaflex Buying, Quality, and Configuration groups.
* Responsible for provider reviews to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and quality assumptions.
* Collaborate with arenaflex Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the best performance metrics and provider measurements.
* Responsible for driving, following, and improving provider manufacturing process advancement, launch preparation for new items and design changes, and driving continuous improvement exercises using Lean Manufacturing and First Chiefs strategies.
* Guide providers in growing highly efficient cycles and methodologies to advance professional and consistent production of top-quality items.
* Approve provider corrective actions including design as well as process changes to ensure they are efficient, sustainable, and executed for similar expected concerns across manufacturing lines and providers.
* Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
* Participate in provider DFM Audit, guide providers in effective utilization of jig burdens, best practices for assembling, testing, and checking, and right tools or assembly equipment to use.
**What You'll Bring**
* Certification in Design, Mathematics, Science, Physics, or proof of experience and outstanding skill.
* Experience in Quality Frameworks, including PPAP/APQP processes.
* Demonstrate a high-level working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, reduce waste, and decrease cost.
* High-level working knowledge of tool management and maintenance, high-volume forming production cycles, metallization and painting of formed surfaces, ownership for part life-cycle from raw material approval through final product acceptance.
* Have credible leadership capabilities.
* Past experience managing safety-critical parts.
* Ability to communicate and coordinate provider activities at the management level.
* Ability to define and execute a project using project management strategies.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team-building skills in managing providers, peers, and other functional areas.
* Strong technical ability to write and a capacity to explain complex issues in a concise and clear way. Should be familiar with SPC and data analysis.
* Averaging 40-60% travel, potentially without prior notice.
**Job Benefits**
* **Health and Wellness**: Clinical, dental, and vision protection plans. Health savings accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
* **Financial Benefits**: Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards. Investment opportunities or awards, allowing employees to participate in the company's success. Retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) with company matching.
* **Balance between Work and Fun**: Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave). Flexible work hours or remote work options (dependent upon the job and company policies).
* **Learning and Advancement**: Training and development programs to enhance skills. Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing additional education or certifications.
* **Employee Perks**: Perks on arenaflex items or services (including vehicle purchase limits for qualified employees).
* **Transportation and Driving**: Commuter benefits, like public transportation appropriations or parking limits. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at or near the work environment.
* **Professional Success**: Opportunities for career growth within the company. Mentorship programs and professional development initiatives.
* **Health Initiatives**: Health initiatives, including workout regimes, gym memberships, or health challenges.
* **Community and Social Impact**: Volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs. Gatherings, team-building exercises, and company outings.
* **Family and Parental Support**: Family and parental leave policies. Childcare support or assistance.
* **Development and Collaboration**: Potential opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects. A collaborative and innovative work environment.
If you're a motivated and experienced industrialization specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity at arenaflex.