| 14-May-2008 |
Coordinator, FSS (AP) - Auburn, Indiana - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Minimum of Associates degree in a business or technical field with equivalent combination of
education and related experience, bachelor’s preferred.
Proficiency preferred in MS Excel, Access, Document Imaging, JD Edwards and thorough
knowledge of Cooper-Standard Automotive legacy systems.
Business acumen. Overall willingness and disposition to learn new skills and to train others.
Description: The FSS Transactional Processing Coordinator has responsibility for the daily operations of the transactional processing support team This team handles all North American facilities of Cooper-Standard Automotive. Daily coordination and direction of the billing and corporate card groups. Provide ongoing training to Billing and Corporate card team. Identify areas of potential improvement and recommend improvement initiatives. Maintain day to day relationships with all North American plant and vendor personnel who are key to the success of the department. Monitor department performance measurements on a regular basis to identify issues and promote continuous improvement. Apply US GAAP to effective internal controls within the business process.
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| 12-May-2008 |
Customer Service Engineer - Auburn Hills, Michigan - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or technical training and 4-6 years of relevant work experience
Comprehensive knowledge of automotive products, systems, and requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Description: Provides customer service liaison support to customer facilities by conducting regularly scheduled visits to review performance of delivered product. Follows up on resolution of previously identified issues and serves as an aid to communicating potential quality issues to manufacturing facilities. Plans and schedules customer plant visits on a rotating basis; reviews Fluid System Division products at customer location and provides feedback to Fluid System Division manufacturing facilities; completes customer visit summaries and communicates to Fluid System Division facilities; follows up on action items noted on visit summaries/CCS system with Fluid System Division facilities to insure timely closure of reported concerns; assists various Fluid System Division manufacturing facilities in problem solving and problem resolution; supports team based launch activities for new products and provides team leadership for project related activity as assigned; insures housekeeping and safety standards are maintained.
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| 12-May-2008 |
Technician, IT-III (User Security and Compliance) - Auburn, Indiana - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Associates degree preferred or willing to complete an in-process associates degree and 2 years
of applicable job experience
Experience and knowledge of user security and compliance access management processes and
Procedures for major MRP/ERP based business software systems
Working knowledge of IBM iSeries system at the operations level
Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and IT auditing procedures
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with a wide range of users and
co-workers
Description: Core responsibility of this position will be to administer all corporate IT user security and compliance access processes including, but not limited to, Active Directory, BPCS, Vanguard, Future 3, and Trans4M for adds, changes and deletes to North and South America. Must be able to follow established company general controls, policies and procedures in managing user security and compliance access across all corporate IT business systems. Responsible for administering all Corporate IT user security access (adds, changes, deletes) in North and South American CSA facilities. Responsible for managing IT Request System tickets and Share Point forms relational to the administration of User Access Security in North and South American CSA facilities. Responsible for managing daily, weekly, quarterly and annual IT audit-related reporting, processes and procedures relational to user security and compliance access used as evidence in confirming appropriate management of these processes. Responsible for controls approved before making any IT user security access changes.
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| 29-Apr-2008 |
Analyst, Financial Sr. (FP&A) - Novi, Michigan - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
4 year college degree in Accounting or Finance
MBA / CPA / CMA a plus
6-10 years of accounting/financial experience including forecasting / budgeting and financial
analysis
Automotive / manufacturing /global company experience preferred
Hyperion/OutlookSoft experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, exceptional analytical skills to achieve a final goal
through steps and processes
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Self-starter, commitment to excellence, deadline oriented
Team Player
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Will interface with Directors of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, Division
Controllers, Plant Controllers, Financial Analysts and Division & Corporate accounting personnel.
Also, would occasionally interface with Corporate executive management. Will have occasional
interface with external auditors and consultants.
Description: Plays a key role in analyzing Total Company and all Divisions financial performance versus budget, forecast and previous year. Prepares and analyzes Sr. Mgmt financial presentations (monthly and quarterly) and completes miscellaneous financial studies upon request. The individual in this position ‘adds value by continually evaluating and improving processes. Must be a team player. 1.Prepares variance monthly analyses of consolidated financial performance (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) including consolidated profit & loss statements, balance sheet data and other financial analyses. Key person in analyzing Company results – drives down to Division / Plant level. Consolidates, reviews and analyzes Corporate forecasts and budgets. Key person in planning and coordinating the various forecast and budget requirements. 2. Prepares cost analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, profit improvement studies and other miscellaneous analyses. Provides direction / guidelines for specific changes / requirements for forecasts and budgets. 3.Prepares and analyzes selected departmental budgets (at the Corporate level). 4.Provides all Divisions with direction and support for credible and timely forecasts and budgets. Communicates, both verbally and in writing, with Division Controllers and their accounting staff. 5.Prepares and analyzes the consolidated monthly Senior Management Operations Review. Key person in preparing and providing variance explanations for review. Works to improve management reporting and timing, understanding of operational results and requirements for further improvements. 6.Prepares and analyzes the quarterly Fact Book. 7.Prepares presentations for senior management and board of directors. 8.Assists Corporate and Division personnel in cost analysis, profit improvement studies and planning & analyses. 9.Prepares and completes miscellaneous financial studies and special projects as assigned.
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| 18-Apr-2008 |
Manager, SAP FI - Novi, Michigan - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Advanced Accounting and or IT degree
4 plus years of experience implementing the SAP Finance module
8 plus years of automotive experience required
Description: Accounting Manager to lead SAP - FI module implementation globally. Experience in implementing SAP, Signficant experience with the FI module. Multinational company experience in operating financial side of SAP. Provide support to users on FI module after implementation. Travel internationally 60% of the time for the first year
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| 09-Apr-2008 |
Program Engineer (Ford) - Auburn Hills, Michigan - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or some formal education and 3-5 years relevant job experience.
3-5 years of experience working with OEM customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Working knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, DOE, and GD&T.
Working knowledge of materials and processes required to manufacture metals, rubber, and
composites.
Experience with CAD packages is a plus.
Must be able to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain good documentation of development process.
Ability to work well within groups and cross functionally.
Description: Leads development of DFMEA or secures from customer on programs where Cooper Standard Automotive is not design responsible. Leads development of list of significant and/or critical characteristics and communicates to cross-functional program team. Develops initial Bill of Material and works with Purchasing to obtain approved suppliers for component parts. Supervises the generation of all internal and external CAD drawings. Reviews and approves all prints. Assists in the finalization of all drawings for production release. Assists in development of ATP package. Coordinates design and manufacturing feasibility reviews and provides regular status updates. Schedules and follow ups on required testing with lab services. Initiates, tracks, and documents the results of the design validation plan report. Plans, submits, supports, and tracks prototype orders/builds. Utilizes SPC & DOE techniques during prototype builds. Supports the engineering change request process. Assists in evaluation of product warranty returns and incorporates warranty corrective actions into new designs Assists in all product Value Analysis/Value Engineering projects. Ensures that health and safety standards are followed and maintained in the work area.
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| 31-Mar-2008 |
Manager, Operations - II - Goldsboro, North Carolina - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
4 Yr degree in business management, operations, engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of production operatons
Five to seven years experience in automotive manufacturing environment
Description: Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines Schedules production based customer requirements and assigns work through team leaders to team members Enforces company policy and safety regulations Establishes or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or team Analyze and resolve production problems, or assists workers in solving problems Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve department goals Maintains time and production records Confers with team leaders to coordinate activities of individual work cells Familiar with all operations within department Trained in the handling and disposal of hazardous waste if operations in department results in the generation of hazardous waste.
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| 27-Mar-2008 |
Technician, Manufacturing - Sr. - Goldsboro, North Carolina - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
2 year technical degree in industrial electronics/electrical/industrial maintenance
or equivalent program and 5 to 7 years of work experience in a manufacturing
plant.
Must have satisfactorily completed an approved state or federal apprenticeship
program
Master Electrician certification preferred
Must have electrical and mechanical ability to include troubleshooting and
problem solving skills
Description: Diagnostics and repair of all manufacturing equipment including Injection machines, custom forming equipment and tooling, painting robotics equipment, part curing ovens, servo-controlled positioning equipment. Board level troubleshooting of electronic based manufacturing equipment. Interaction with field technicians and manufacturing personnel for in-depth machine customization. This position requires a great deal of mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting of gear, screw, reducers, pulleys, hydraulics, burner/gas control, gas piping, etc. Quick diagnosis and repair of the electrical or mechanical components causing a “machine down” event. Computer literate. Ability to develop and troubleshoot “Ladder Logic” programs. Familiar with AB and GE based PLC’s. Industrial electrical proficiency for troubleshooting and installation of 480/240/120 circuits. “Motor controls” experience. Able to adhere to code requirements of various agencies. Occasional heavy lifting and working at ceiling heights. Solid understanding of Power Distribution (busses, switches, disconnects, etc) Ability, at times, to provide Maintenance support for the entire facility. Timely equipment fixes are essential to our profitability. Data entry of all tasks (EM,PM, and Schedule) into MP2 System
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| 26-Mar-2008 |
Quality Assurance Manager - Bowling Green, Ohio - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Four year college degree in a business-related field
A minimum of three – five years of quality, operations, and lean management in
a manufacturing environment required
Knowledge of budget process and budgeting techniques preferred
Description: Develops positive relationships with customers and suppliers. Responsible for master potential failure mode and effects analysis and control plan. Responsible for ensuring root cause analysis is conducted resulting in permanent corrective actions that prevent an issue from reoccurring. Responsible for all systems affecting part quality including TS 16949.
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| 25-Mar-2008 |
Lean Manufacturing Champion - Surgoinsville, Tennessee - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical
engineering, industrial engineering or related field
Minimum three years experience in a lean manufacturing environment with a
record of proven accomplishments
Experience in identifying areas of improvement, planning for and leading Kaizen
events
Experience in SPC, SMED, design of experiments, Kanban and Six-Sigma
implementation is a plus
Description: Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field. Minimum three years experience in a lean manufacturing environment with a record of proven accomplishments. Experience in identifying areas of improvement, planning for and leading Kaizen events. Experience in SPC, SMED, design of experiments, Kanban and Six-Sigma implementation is a plus.
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| 25-Mar-2008 |
Release Analyst/Support Shift Leader - Surgoinsville, Tennessee - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Two year degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Office Technology
Experience in customer service, preferably in the automotive industry
Ability to use mainframe softwater systems related to automotive customers
Description: Under the direction of the Materials Manager and the Business Unit Manager, receives and analyzes customer release information ensuring all shipments are delivered to the customer on a timely basis. Ensures material obsolscence is not incurred. Ensures that policies and procedures set forth for the department are followed and supervises the Shipping/Receiving Department, 2nd shift. Maintains close contact with all customers in order to meet their needs while protecting Cooper Standard Automotive interests. Ensures all relevant paperwork for shipping is complete, accurate and timely. Generates weekly and montly reports in relation to schedules, shipment, etc. Performs necessary clerical functions and computer file maintenance within the scope of the job requirement.
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| 24-Mar-2008 |
Accountant - I,(Fixed Assets) - Auburn, Indiana - Apply
for this job
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Prior experience in field with multi-national company
Knowledge of GAAP and SOX
Experience in ERP systems fixed asset module administration
Experience with leading fixed asset physical inventories
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint
Experience with audit processes; internal and external
Description: Responsible for Cooper Standard Automotive Fixed Asset Administration for North America, which includes financial reporting; asset classifications; safeguarding of physical assets; identification of surplus/idle assets and others identified as impaired or held for sale; depreciation expense with review of economic useful life to written policy; and administration of capital/expense appropriation requests. -Maintains JD Edwards fixed asset module systems integrity (fixed asset ledger to G/L, Local Currency to Historical, etc.) and set up (Ledger maintenance, codes, depreciation schedules, etc.). -Performs accounting for fixed assets for North America, including additions, disposals, transfers, etc. -Accounts for depreciation expense, appropriateness of useful lives to policy and economic usefulness, reports actual vs. budget, book, tax, AMT, ACE and state depreciation reporting. -Assists in organization and control of fixed asset physical inventories at plant and office locations throughout North America. -Troubleshoots fixed asset module issues. Interfaces with internal and external IT support and firms (CNC, Oracle, etc.). -Participates in end-of-period closing for fixed assets assisting with account reconciliations and financial integrity reporting
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