Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties. 

• Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required. 

• Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00 AM- 2:00 PM Monday - Friday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications. 
• High School Graduate or equivalent 

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.  

• 6 months quality experience 

• One year manufacturing experience preferred 

• Has high standards of performance for self.  Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work. 

• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.  Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts. 

• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. 

• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.  Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers. 

• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively. 

• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. 

• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. 

• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 

• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   

• Ability to use quality inspection tools 

• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets 

• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required 

• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required 

• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds 
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment 

Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties. 

• Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required. 

• Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM Sunday - Thursday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications. 
• High School Graduate or equivalent 

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.  

• 6 months quality experience 

• One year manufacturing experience preferred 

• Has high standards of performance for self.  Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work. 

• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.  Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts. 

• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. 

• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.  Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers. 

• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively. 

• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. 

• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. 

• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 

• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 

• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   

• Ability to use quality inspection tools 

• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets 

• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required 

• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required 

• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds 
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment 

Who We Want:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.  Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Performs all duties to support plants daily and weekly production requirements. 

• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications. 

• Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process in order to ensure a quality part is being produced. 

• Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.  Follows Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external). 

• Ensures parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements. 

• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed. 

• Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid. 

• Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to in order to  

• Ensures and maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties. 

• Performs and cross trains on various work centers as required. 

• Completes appropriate paperwork and other documentation. 

• Meets daily production requirements. 

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday and 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM Sunday - Thursday position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

Note: All new hires are required to attend orientation during their first week of employment. Orientation runs Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, attendance is mandatory for all five days. No absences are permitted.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• High School Graduate or equivalent 
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.  
• 6 months quality experience 
• One year manufacturing experience preferred 
• Has high standards of performance for self.  Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work. 
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.  Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts. 
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. 
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.  Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers. 
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.  Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively. 
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. 
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. 
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. 
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions 
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday   
• Ability to use quality inspection tools 
• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets 
• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required 
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required 
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds 
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment 

Who We Want:

Plans and directs proper layout information for all products using customer required reporting formats.  Operates and maintains lab and equipment including CMM, gauge certifications, and hand tool calibrations (calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measurable tools).  Responsible for programming and operating CMM machines.  Conducts process capability studies and other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, material, and products.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks.
• Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non conformances and document and/or log all non-conformity.
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate.
• Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Stops work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Conduct part and check fixture certifications and re-certification as required. Conduct all tasks required by customer self-certification programs i.e. GP-7, Match Check, GP-3, GP-8 certification, etc
• Maintains housekeeping of CMM lab. Maintain equipment and report any problems with equipment.
• Responsible for part and check fixture layout with written data which supports those parts and fixture are made to print for PPAP submission (not responsible for all tasks associated with part submission).
• Maintain and update part layout history files.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd Shift / 12PM-830PM M-F position located at our Plant in Northlake, TX. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from a 4-year college or university preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Has high standards of performance for self.
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday
• Advance GD&T training
• PCDMIS Training
• PolyWorks Training
• Knowledge of Romer Scanning
• Plexus
• Microsoft Office

Who We Want:

Uses hand tools such as but not limited to air chisel, chop saw, plasma cutters, grinders, hammer drill, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics. Use of visual aids and computer programs.

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy. 
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy. 
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture. 
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description. 
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non-conformance’s and document and/or log all non-conformity. 
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required. 
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space. 
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description. 
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position. 
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities. 
• Supports productions on the processes that are appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing. 
• Uses hand tools such as but not limited to cutter, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics. 
• Uses power tools such as but not limited to air-hammer, chop saw, plasma cutter, and hand grinder. 
• Inspects materials, parts or products for conformance to specifications and contacts the Supervisor to discuss non-conformances.  
• Operates cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds. Along with the use of nitric acid, in order to conduct acid and measurement tests with lecoscope  
• Uses measurement tools such as but not limited to calipers and micrometers to ensure adequate welds of parts or products.  
• Completes appropriate paperwork to inform Weld Technicians of part failure for equipment repair and/or service.  
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. 
• Enters data into graphs and charts that are given by engineering  
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. 
• Completes appropriate paperwork, records data, and turns completed paperwork into Supervisor 

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00AM-4:30PM M-TH position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Safety shoes (ie. composite, carbon, or steel toed shoes)
• Prior metrics and standard measurements knowledge  
• Ability to tear apart a weld 
• Knowledge of how to operate pneumatic and power tools. 
• Basic computer navigational skills 
• Comprehensive abilities 
• Ability to use basic math skills

Who We Want:

The Lead Advanced Quality Engineer accepts a leadership role within the Advanced Quality/ Launch group. Assists Advanced Quality Engineers in decision making, problem solving and helping to provide direction while managing their own programs in launch. Works with Program Managers/ Launch team to ensure all APQP documentation, customer specific requirements, and Challenge plant needs are met for a successful start of production.

What You’ll Do:

• Handles all quality related launch activities and acts as the voice for internal and external customers. Prepares all APQP and PPAP documentation for product in launch.  Works with Quality and Engineering departments on new programs to verify all customer requirements are met.  Communicates with suppliers to ensure products and services are meeting Challenge and customer requirements.
• Attend all assigned program team meetings. Help other Advanced Quality Engineers and support their program team meetings when assistance is required.
• Have, or be willing to obtain detailed product knowledge in a quick manner.
• Work with Project Engineers to ensure FMEAs are completed in time to impact tooling designs.
• Assist the Supplier Quality Engineers with supplier PPAP review and be able to assist in supplier selection.
• Development of Control Plans.
• Support team and provide guidance with evaluation and approval of dimensional tolerancing and specifications.
• Support, and when necessary, lead the evaluation and approval of fixture and gage requirements.
• Participate and or lead fixture and gage reviews and buy-off meetings.
• Attend all assigned die and weld tool runoffs, internally and externally, to approve part quality and highlight potential risk. Support other Advanced Quality Engineers when requested.
• Support the Safe Launch process in the early stages of launch through the hand over to plant quality personnel.
• Support the communication between external and internal suppliers and customers.
• Own the document storage process to ensure all documents created during the launch phase are complete and accessible.
• Assist program teams and Advanced Quality Engineers with understanding customer PV test requirements and specifications.
• Have a willingness and strength to engage and negotiate with the customer when requirements are open to interpretation or not feasible.
• Able and willing to lead training of team members.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 8AM-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5 Years in related experience and or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 to 15 years related experience and or training preferred

• Has high standards of performance for self. 
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. 
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. 
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities and all customers. 
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in a constructive and objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent, takes timely break, and uses time wisely.

• Advance Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing knowledge.
• Understanding of the Specific Customer Requirements.
• Strong knowledge of AIAG.
• Expertise in APQP.
• Expertise in PPAP requirements.
• Ability to analyze and understand dimensional data in varying formats.
• Confidence to suggest tooling moves or explain non-conforming data to other engineering teams.
• Knowledge of and experience using problem solving and core tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Plexus experience.
• Microsoft Office.

Who We Want:

Uses hand tools such as but not limited to air chisel, chop saw, plasma cutters, grinders, hammer drill, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics. Use of visual aids and computer programs.

What You'll Do:

• Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
• Understands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
• Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
• Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
• Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non-conformance’s and document and/or log all non-conformity.
• Participates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
• Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
• Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
• Supports productions on the processes that are appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
• Uses hand tools such as but not limited to cutter, pry-bar, and bench vice to perform destructive and/or nondestructive tests on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
• Uses power tools such as but not limited to air-hammer, chop saw, plasma cutter, and hand grinder.
• Inspects materials, parts or products for conformance to specifications and contacts the Supervisor to discuss non-conformances.
• Operates cutters, grinders, and press equipment to break welds. Along with the use of nitric acid, in order to conduct acid and measurement tests with lecoscope
• Uses measurement tools such as but not limited to calipers and micrometers to ensure adequate welds of parts or products.
• Completes appropriate paperwork to inform Weld Technicians of part failure for equipment repair and/or service.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Enters data into graphs and charts that are given by engineering
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Completes appropriate paperwork, records data, and turns completed paperwork into Supervisor

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd Shift / 10:00 PM-6:00AM Sunday-Friday position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.