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Employment Opportunity

Job Title	Project Engineer
Reports to	Manager
Location	Plymouth, MI
Position Responsibilities and Requirements: The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that AWA has determined are essential to this position:
Position Summary	Perform application/project engineering for the engineer’s designated automotive products.
Functional Responsibilities	Sales Engineering Develop and initiate engineering promotional activities, preparing necessary material (presentation materials, samples, vehicles, etc.) Assist sales dept. to make sales strategy and to prepare quotations Product Planning Coordinate product strategy Investigate technical trend, market trend, product trend, regulations etc. Benchmark assigned products Project Implementation Develop APQP related documents Implement engineering plans by evaluating current situations Resolve engineering issues on assigned projects Design Develop and coordinate product specifications Develop product specifications based on customer requirements, related parts specifications and AISIN’s design policy Modify product specifications in accordance with product test results, vehicle test results, etc. Implement application design by adopting AISIN’s original design Review and issue internal drawings and customer drawings Evaluation Develop evaluation plan and coordinate implementation Analyze and interpret test results and take countermeasures if necessary Make and submit test report to customer and related AISIN departments Investigate and order necessary test equipment Quality Improvement Gather and analyze quality information from customer, manufacturing plant and market Plan and implement countermeasures in cooperation with customer and related AISIN department Other Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities	Reporting to this position are: several
Work Environment Requirements	Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment. Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged. Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. Must be able to operate as an effective team member. Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all AWA safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hours Requirements	Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. Must be willing and available to work 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs. Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs. NOTE: These requirements are consistent with AWA policy.
Travel Requirements	Approximately 25% Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Required Offsite Training Period?	No
Required Skills and Abilities:
Essential Skills and Experience	Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint).
Beneficial Skills and Experience	1-3 years of relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with a Tier One supplier.
Education/Training/ Certifications Required	Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
Compensation:
Salary Range for this Position	$50,000-$60,000
FLSA Status	Exempt
Eligible for Overtime Pay?	No
Bonus Plan for this Position	No

Employment Opportunity

Job Title	Sales Engineer
Reports to	Manager
Location	Plymouth, MI
Position Responsibilities and Requirements: The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that AWA has determined are essential to this position:
Position Summary	Perform application/project engineering for the engineer’s designated automotive products.
Functional Responsibilities	Support contact with Major OEM Account, in various areas to open discussion / promote AISIN Seiki and group company products. Arrange presentation personnel and requirements as needed. Support all business activities and direct customer requirements – Commercial, engineering, prototype, packaging, quality and production requirements. Interface with Engineering / Quality / Production Control personnel as appropriate, (both AWA and customer) with the purpose of supporting management of programs and the development of program strategies from initiation through production requirements. Support the launch of new programs, track prototype and production profitability of components sold. Draft letters as appropriate both internally (AISIN group companies) and to customers for the purpose of managing or initiating business. Conduct marketing activities / research as appropriate and assemble relevant information for reporting and / or strategic activities. Prepare Account Status reports as appropriate for senior management. Prepare / assemble information for customer meetings or Senior Management reviews. Interface internally with other Managers / Coordinators / North American Plants / Japanese Headquarters as appropriate to manage business issues Attend meetings both internal and with Customers, as appropriate. Be knowledgeable on industry activities as they relate to specific product / customer requirements. Distribute this information within AWA / AISIN as appropriate. Understand corporate structure / culture / objectives and request information / clarification / direction from Account Manager / Management as required. Operate with “cross-functional” approach and accordingly accept / assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities	Reporting to this position are: none
Work Environment Requirements	Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment. Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged. Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. Must be able to operate as an effective team member. Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all AWA safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hours Requirements	Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. Must be willing and available to work 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs. Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs. NOTE: These requirements are consistent with AWA policy.
Travel Requirements	Approximately 25% Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Required Offsite Training Period?	No
Required Skills and Abilities:
Essential Skills and Experience	Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint).
Beneficial Skills and Experience	Familiarity with OEM purchasing procedures. 1-3 years of relevant sales experience in the automotive industry, preferably with a Tier One supplier.
Education/Training/ Certifications Required	Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field..
Compensation:
Salary Range for this Position	$50,000-$60,000
FLSA Status	Exempt
Eligible for Overtime Pay?	No
Bonus Plan for this Position	No

Send resumes to:
Aisin World Corporation of America
ATTN: Lori Wright
46501 Commerce Center Drive
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
email: humanresources@aisinworld.com
fax: 734-453-6460