Engineering Coordinator presso ZERO ZONE INC

Description

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)

• Competitive Wages

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)

• 401k and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Schedules

• Casual Dress Code

• Wellness Programs and Incentives

• Steel Toe Reimbursement

• Employee Engagement Programs

• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement

• And more!

What Will You Do?

The Engineering Coordinator brings clarity and efficiency to the daily operations of the Engineering Department by aligning workflow across the Engineering, Sales Engineering, Supply Chain and Production teams. The Engineering Coordinator will use technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to ensure the engineering department is operating effectively.  The Engineering Coordinator will assist with data entry of new parts, bills of materials, and revisions into the business’ ERP system (IFS).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Data entry of new parts and bills of materials, change orders, etc. 
• Provide guidance from Engineering to Systems Integration team for ERP configurator programming
• Develop and produce queries and reports from IFS and other sources for analysis of bill of material (BOM) costing and configurator programming checking
• Assist in the documentation of standard work training guides and department procedures.
• Enter and maintain part files within IFS.
• Support development of department forms and templates
• Proactively engage team members in a positive and supporting manner
• Provide regular updates to the Engineering Leadership
• Perform related work and special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Effective Performance:

• Two (2) year degree from an accredited program (Business, Engineering, or related field) is ideal.  Four (4) year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience with emphasis on supporting engineering design and build activities is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in continuous learning, flexibility, customer focus, quality commitment and good relationships are required
• Extensive familiarity and advanced experience required for all Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word is required
• Prior experience with business ERP systems, proficiency with IFS preferred
• Excellent time management and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and high-level attention to detail, rigor, and accuracy

Skills/Abilities/Specifications:

• Strong communication skills with a passion for serving customers and delivering on Zero Zone’s approach to relationships and problem solving.
• Sound business sense prioritizing protecting Zero Zone’s interests while still exceeding customer expectations.
• Technical aptitude to understand products and support with solutions.
• Comprehension of instructions and directions, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and in group settings with other employees within the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to plan work effectively by organizing and scheduling tasks
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams
• Excellent communication, including ability to write clearly and effectively to present ideas and document activities
• Able to simplify complex situations and communicate status at an appropriate level of detail for the target audience
• Strong attention to detail; maintain a high degree of accuracy in work input and output
• Must be results oriented and a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of contacts
• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective and committed team member
• Familiarity with bill of material structures and inventory control methodology

Behavioral & Environmental Requirements:

• Maintain a positive work attitude. Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office and production areas; have use of hands and fingers to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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