New Model Coordinator II

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a New Model Coordinator I to coordinate and facilitate engineering changes and new model builds from 3P events through first production.

You will support Rheem North America, based in Fort Smith, AR, in an on-site role, coordinating parts, tracking PPAP, and ensuring production readiness across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of experience in similar function.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience in similar function.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing with proven accomplishments.
• Strong communication (speaking, writing, listening) with ability to present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parts and process readiness for all new model builds/ECN changes.
• Track part development with manufacturing for PPAP approval.
• Ensure all parts are available before build by following up on material availability.
• Provide technical assistance to Group Coordinators and Line Operators.
• Track part issues during builds and maintain an open issues list.
• Lead build review meetings and drive issues to closure.
• Lead ECN meetings for design/BOM changes and ensure execution.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations/Engineering

Associate’s Degree + 2+ years experience

High School Diploma + 4+ years experience

Job description

Job Description

The New Model Coordinator I will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating all engineering changes and new model builds from 3P events through first production.

This position will support Rheem North America, based in Fort Smith, AR. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parts and process readiness for all new model builds/ECN changes
• Track part development by working with manufacturing and manufacturing engineering on make parts through PPAP approval
• Assure all parts (make & purchased) are available before build by following up on all material availability for pre-production builds with the assigned responsible core team members (Planners, Procurement managers and Production)
• Technical assistance to Group Coordinators and Line Operators during builds/ECN changes
• Track part issues during builds and maintain open issues list
• Ensure lines are ready for production units through daily ‘build readiness’ document
• Research and recommend solutions to Bill of Material Errors
• Lead build review/project improvement meetings and drive open issues to closure
• Lead ECN meeting for any design / BOM changes and assure they are executed
• Assist in troubleshooting of process issues related to builds / launch / ECN changes
• Input routings for make parts, assemblies and finished goods
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field, or an Associate’s Degree in related field with 2+ years of experience in similar function, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience in similar function.
• Understanding of a lean manufacturing environment with a record of proven accomplishments
• Understanding of Bill of Materials, New Model Activity, etc.
• Strong communicative skills (speaking, writing, & listening) with the ability to present information and respond to questions from groups, directors or top management
• Independent thought, good judgment, problem solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects

How To Stand Out

• Experience in HVAC Industry
• Experience working with all levels of management
• Experience in a unionized environment

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.