Full-Time

Quality – Team Leader

Posted on 8/26/2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Junior, Mid

Holland, MI, USA

Position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
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.
Responsibilities
  • Verify product being produced in the assigned work zone conforms to customer requirements.
  • Verify that team members are performing checks according to the quality checklist.
  • Conduct periodic gage and visual checks of parts being produced in work zone.
  • First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist.
  • Escalating issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur.
  • Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.).
  • Working on continuous improvement projects.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing focuses on high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry, providing services like automated assembly and various welding techniques to Tier 1 manufacturers. The company stands out due to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which encourages employee ownership and collaboration. With around 3,000 employees and 1,500 industrial robots across twelve locations, Challenge Manufacturing aims to be the best global supplier of automotive structures while upholding values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares

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