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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation

Entry

Holland, MI, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to use basic Measurement skills
  • Ability to use basic mathematics skills
  • Knowledge of controls systems for programming purposes.
  • Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck
Responsibilities
  • Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specifications
  • 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 policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job description
  • Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; 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 contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing
  • Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding
  • Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanks
  • Installs part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers
  • Installs any and all die protection devices
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.