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MAT Holdings, Inc Agricultural Fencing Manufacturing Process Engineer in Long Grove, Illinois
Established in 1984, Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a privately held $2.0 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales, and service of products in the fencing, lawn & garden, automotive, and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies providing employment opportunities to more than 14,000 team members worldwide.
This role requires working cross-functionally across multiple departments to develop a product portfolio and lead the design of the manufacturing process, including traveling to our production facility in Vietnam. Please visit our website for more information on MATI and our products. http://www.matproduct.com/
Key Responsibilities
Guide the manufacturing process for new products in agricultural fencing to meet master expectations for quality and functionality
Document Quality Control issues and communicate with customers, sales, and production staff to resolve issues
Work closely with overseas manufacturing team to ensure that correct procedures are followed, potential problems/delays are avoided, actual problems are identified, and the appropriate corrective action is taken to satisfy the customer's expectations.
Recommend new technology or methods to ensure quality and efficient production of products
Support production through recommendations on assembly methods, line balance, operator training, and process control
Investigate new developments in the steel / Ag fencing field to evaluate their application to improve or remedy the manufacturing processes.
Assist in new product development to match the voice of customer, innovation, and product evolution
Assist in the development of the MATI agricultural fencing products including Horse and Field Fencing non-climb / vmesh, Hinge, S Knot, Cross Lock, etc
Work closely with production and sales to monitor product attributes and align engineering designs with market demands and company capabilities
Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create solutions.
Delivers on commitments, has strong follow-up skills, and shows consistency between words and actions.
Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
Highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and results-oriented work ethic
Proven history of coordinating or managing projects
Proven history in metric-based quality control methods
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel domestically / overseas.
Education/Experience:
10+ years of work experience in a product management role for agricultural fencing
Bachelor’s degree - BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Microsoft Office skill a must; Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.