Product Support Manager- Attachments

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. in the United States is seeking a qualified Attachment Product Support Specialist to identify and drive resolutions for attachment issues, coordinate with distributors and factories, and champion the JoiFUL process for continuous improvement.

You will deliver technical support for new equipment installations, manage warranty claims, train distributors, and analyze reliability data to improve product performance; extensive travel is required up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training related to the repair and service of heavy equipment.
• 5 years’ industry experience in the repair and service of heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated success in a project management role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve problems and present technical information to servicing agent, customers, and Komatsu stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Travel of up to 75%.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical problems on Komatsu attachment products; advise on operation and maintenance.
• Adjudicate warranty claims per policy guidance.
• Prepare reports, charts and presentations to summarize attachments performance.
• Coordinate start-up with customer and servicing agent after sale; manage delivery per contract terms.
• Mediate disputes between customer and servicing agent; execute settlements outside warranty.
• Lead meetings to manage product acceptance using JoiFUL process.
• Document quality issues and coordinate field investigations or testing.
• Implement post and pre-delivery factory updates with agents and customers.
• Manage training plans to improve attachments support capability.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on attachments and major components.
• Interpret predictive maintenance data and machine health information.
• Structure support terms for sale of new attachments (delivery terms, uptime, guarantees).
• Train servicing agents to meet contract obligations; monitor and close gaps in performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Travel up to 75%

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or technical training in heavy equipment repair/service

Job description

Onsite or Remote: Remote Position

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Job Overview

Facilitate construction distributor and customer success by identifying and driving the resolution ofattachment product issues, managing key relationships at Komatsu factories and distributors, serving as the local proponent for the Technical Service Information (TSI) process, providing technical support for new equipment installations, serving as the proponent for the product warranty process, and providing product support training to distributors.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support servicing agent with diagnosing and resolving technical problems on Komatsu attachment products. Advise servicing agent and customers on operational and maintenance best practices for attachments.
• Review and adjudicate warranty claims from servicing agent for Komatsu attachment products in accordance with Komatsu Service Policy and Procedure Manual guidelines.
• Prepare reports, presentations, charts/graphs, and other documents to summarize Komatsu attachments performance.
• Coordinate attachment start-up with customer and servicing agent after sale is complete. Manage assembly, commissioning and delivery of attachments to customers in accordance with contractdelivery terms.
• Serve as mediator to resolve any disputes between the customer and servicing agent. Execute policy settlements (outside warranty) on behalf of Komatsu.
• Conduct meetings with servicing agent and customers to manage product acceptance through continuous improvement using Komatsu's JoiFUL process.
• Compile reports to document quality issues on mining machines on an ongoing basis for Komatsufactory engineering review. Coordinate field investigations or attachment testing required by Komatsu.
• Coordinate the implementation of any post and pre-delivery Komatsu factory updates to the machines with the servicing agent and the customer.
• Manage training plans to improve Komatsu attachments support capability levels for the servicing agent personnel.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on Komatsu attachments and major components.
• Interpret and analyze predictive maintenance and machine health data including oil analysis reports, customer maintenance records, machine downloads, and machine health monitoring data.
• Structure support terms for the sale of new attachments in the market (delivery terms, up time, operating cost guarantees, etc).
• Train servicing agent as required to execute attachment contract obligations. Monitor contract performance and manage corrective actions to close any shortfalls in attachment equipment performance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Associate degree or technical training related to the repair and service of heavy equipment.
• Experience: 5 years’ industry experience in the repair and service of heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated success in a project management role.
• Communication Skills: successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve problems and present technical information to servicing agent, customers, and Komatsu stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems required.
• Travel: Position requires travel of up to 75%.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $$90,300 to $112,900. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.