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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Entry, Junior

Spartanburg, SC, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides essential services such as automated assembly and various welding techniques, including resistance, projection, MIG, and drawn arc stud welding, to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. These services ensure the precise and efficient production of automotive structures. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from its competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by its core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The senior term loan facility from WhiteHawk Capital Partners provides financial stability and potential for further growth and expansion.
  • Employee ownership through the ESOP can lead to higher job satisfaction and retention, fostering a more dedicated workforce.
  • The company's established reputation and long-standing relationships with Tier 1 automotive manufacturers ensure a steady stream of revenue and business opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the automotive industry requires continuous innovation and efficiency to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on the automotive sector makes the company vulnerable to industry-specific downturns and economic fluctuations.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fosters a unique collaborative culture, aligning employee interests with the company's financial success, unlike many competitors.
  • The company's specialization in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes sets it apart in the precision-driven automotive market.
  • With a global footprint and approximately 1,500 industrial robots, Challenge Manufacturing demonstrates a significant commitment to automation and efficiency.