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Design and develop automotive powertrain filtration systems from concept through production launch. Create Creo CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, APQP documentation, and validation plans. Lead customer technical discussions, coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, support testing and manufacturability improvements, and optimize designs using simulation and test results. The role also supports cost reduction, innovation, benchmarking, and intellectual property initiatives.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist manages supplier sourcing, qualification, performance, negotiations, purchasing, quoting, and procurement documentation. The role analyzes supplier and cost data, supports cost-reduction and make-buy initiatives, optimizes inventory, develops supply chain reports, and contributes to commodity strategies. It also coordinates with operations, sales, legal counsel, and global teams to improve procurement efficiency, supplier selection, contracts, and company spending.

Leads comprehensive HR activities at a unionized manufacturing site, including talent acquisition, labor and team member relations, compliance, performance management, compensation, benefits, engagement, HR analytics, and talent development. Advises leaders, administers collective bargaining agreements, manages grievances and investigations, oversees HR systems and reporting, coordinates safety-related HR activities, and leads cross-functional HR projects and process improvements.

Supports the reliability and optimization of automated manufacturing systems by diagnosing failures, improving software and electromechanical systems, leading upgrades, analyzing equipment data, maintaining documentation and spare parts, mentoring technical staff, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with vendors. Requires expertise in PLCs, FANUC robots, servo systems, machinery schematics, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls issues.