Senior Electrical/ Plant Engineer and Maintenance Program Supervisor

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience encompasses serving as Plant/Manufacturing Engineer & Maintenance Supervisor for Visteon Corporation in Milan, Michigan, charged with managing 35 full time employees in a 1 million square foot automotive manufacturing facility with a facilities upgrade/plant engineering project budget of $10 million annually.
• Led all aspects of plant engineering writing facilities and tooling projects presented to controller’s office for funding approval. Consequently, created and delivered benefit cost analysis presentations to Visteon senior management and corporate staffing resulting in $40 million over 5 years for future tooling programs.
• Recognized as a convincing and credible communicator with a unique ability to lead a wide-array of process engineering conversions, which proved instrumental in realizing a 12% air savings and 19% electricity savings for Visteon Corporation 1 million square foot manufacturing facility in Milan, Michigan.
• Demonstrated 18+ year track record of accomplishments in multiple program management, Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality system development, and implementing electrical, maintenance and plant engineering process tools that consistently reduced operational cost while increasing bottom line profitability.

Entry level B.S.M.E

• Graduated from Lawrence Technological University May, 2012
• Internship at Eaton as a Test Engineer
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solidedge
• Educated in Thermodynamics
• Eager to get into a position with opportunity to learn and grow

Global Engineering Management

• Direct global engineering and program management Divisional lead for global technical centers, including capital management and resource utilization.
• Responsible for divisional engineering standard development and working with global engineering organization to ensure consistent execution.
• Responsible for developing standardized Technology and Product Roadmaps.
• Value Proposition tool developed to provide a systematic approach to understand competitiveness of our products and processes and identify gaps that necessitate closure plan.
• Extensive powertrain experience
• M.S. Manufacturing Management
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Supplier Quality Development Manager – North America

• 17 years of experience at the plant and corporate level dealing directly with customers, suppliers and plant operations. 
• Extensive experience with plastic automotive components.
• Quality Certification Program (QCP)
• Internal Auditor QS900, TS16949, ISO14000
• DFSS – Design for Six Sigma
• Conversational Spanish and German

The job search today is unlike any other throughout history. The technology job seekers, particularly engineers, have many apps at their disposal. When you think about it, the average mobile phone has more processing power than the first rocket we launched into space. One thing is certain. If you, as an employer, want to attract top engineering applicants for your open positions, you need to make sure the word about your job openings is getting out to where the applicants are. These mobile apps are a great start.

Mobile Engineer Job Boards

It’s great if you have one for your company or business. However, those are largely for the applicants who are already coming to you. If you really want to cast a larger net so you can reel in top talent from the engineering pool then you need to make sure your positions are listed on mobile apps for the most popular Internet job search boards and with your engineering staffing agency.

The broader your exposure on these job boards the wider range of potential engineers you’ll bring into your pool. Just remember that they are checking you out just as thoroughly as you plan to check out the people you bring into the fold and create your job listings with that thought in mind.

Social Networking Apps

Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook are the main online sites for social networking. They also all happen to have apps for mobile devices geared toward professionals like engineers. Of the “big three,” LinkedIn is often the most professional and effective for the job search process. It’s also the most heavily relied upon by many engineers hoping to learn more about potential employers.

If you’re not putting the word out about vacancies and openings in your company on these networks and through these apps then you’re missing out on a few potentially extraordinary applicants. Word of mouth has traditionally been the best way to find exceptional talent when positions are available. The World Wide Web makes the old “word of mouth” method seem pale and lifeless by comparison.

Virtual Business Card Apps

There are quite a few options for engineers, and others, when it comes to virtual business cards. The more you have available to you the better if you want to reach out to the widest range of potential applicants.

Some of the most popular choices are: beamMe, SnapDat, Handshake, MyCardFree, and Fliq. The basics of all of them include sharing information with other mobile device users quickly and easily. It works much like the old exchanging of business cards without the pocket clutter and waste of trees.

Technology has brought about a world of change in the job search process for employers and employees alike. Make sure you’re business is in a position to take advantage of these changes as they apply to you and the people you want to bring into the fold.

Did you know that Venteon now offers mobile application support? Be sure to check out our resources online today!

Hiring the right person to get the job done is a difficult task, whether there is talk of candidate shortages in this field or you just have a critical position to fill.  That’s why so many companies have turned to the practice of hiring short-term contractors before offering them full-time positions. Yet some companies are still reluctant to take this approach.

Here are a few real benefits to this employment practice you might want to keep in mind as you make hiring decisions in the coming year.

The Interview Factor

Some people talk the talk, but cannot deliver when it comes down to the wire. There are many candidates out there who know the right things to say in the interview to get the job, but never seem to make good on that talk when it’s time to roll up their sleeves and do the jobs they’ve been hired to do.

On the other hand, there are plenty of excellent candidates who lack the “people” skills to get the good positions, but are extraordinarily talented in their fields. These people rarely get the opportunity to show off their talents without some serious plugs from professors and former employers who are familiar with their work. Some HR professionals will go for the people person every time without giving the talented candidate a second chance. This may be because they believe a good interview means better skills – a biased approach to hiring.

Hiring a contractor on a trial basis gives the organization as a whole the opportunity to see who has more to offer the company down the stretch. It also allows the management team to determine what candidate will actually perform when project deadlines approach.

Save Money While Testing the Waters

In this economy, every dollar the company can save is important. When hiring contractors, most companies save a great deal of money and resources by not offering benefit packages to the contractors. Companies may choose to pocket the savings or attempt to hire a larger number of contractors for greater productivity while making last-minute decisions about which contractors fit in with the organization. Others like the idea of a replacement guarantee when a contractor does not meet expectations.

An added benefit is the competition factor. When people know they must perform well in order to get the job and that there are other contractors vying for the same position within the company, there is added incentive to perform better. They’ll work harder to show off their talent and abilities more so than even the average new hire who is eager to show off his or her skills.

At the end of the day, companies have much to gain by offering contractor positions and then hiring the cream of the crop. Whether it’s getting the right person to do the job, saving money at a critical time, or some combination of the two, hiring contractors has a lot to offer your organization.

For access to a wide range of temporary contractors in engineering, finance, IT and other fields, be sure to get in touch with Venteon today.

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer

• 8 years of experience as an industrial/ manufacturing engineer.
• Bachelors of Science: Mechanical Engineering Technology, from Michigan Technical University, Masters of Science: Engineering Management, from Oakland University.
• Developed and supported assembly processes from initial concept to facility implementation.
• Designed, built, and implemented workstation layouts for safety and efficiency. Maintained Process Documentation for reference (PFMEA, Process Flow, & Standard Operations).
• Time study and GD&T Certified.

Designer

• Over 20 years experience in the automotive industry.
• Most recent CAD package is UGNX 7.5
• Design Engineer and most recent experience in injection molded Fascias.
• Experience in body panel design and has worked to resolve different packaging issues.

Senior Account Manager: Air Filtration

• Formal education
• Automotive Sales Agent  heavy experience and Air, Cabin Air Filtration, Oil and Fuel Filtration products with key account responsibility to OE’s, Tier 1 Suppliers and Aftermarket
• Product and market knowledge; knows the industry well and he is well positioned to speak to your customer’s engineering community on automotive air filtration, including Cabin Air Filtration.

Project/Program Manager

• Design and development of interior plastic trim and closures.
• Interface with Supplier, purchasing, studio, manufacturing, tooling, conceptual.
• Program Engineering – close out panels, chromed plastic end caps, rear door bolsters, cluster bezels, “B” pillars,    quarter panels – GM Truck programs.
• Follow up tool review.
• Project Manager – tracking program timing and milestones, coordinate project workload, exterior wheel liner housings, quarter panel, “A” and “B” pillars – GM Sedan, Coupe, Convertible programs.
• Project Engineering – Chrysler Interior Trim – including product design, product testing, advanced manufacturing, program timing and milestones, deliverables.
• Interior and Exterior integration.

Engineering candidates are back in big demand. Though systems and methods change, technology grows and the fields often shift, there is always a demand for qualified engineering professionals. For those who are looking for jobs in the engineering field, it helps to know which careers are going to be in demand. 2012 promises to offer a range of opportunities for this field. Should the economy continue to improve, positions in this field could grow significantly.

Top Engineering Fields

For those who are graduating with a degree in engineering, the horizon looks good, even if the economy does not strengthen significant. The key will be to choose a field that is expanding rather than contracting. Some may need to step back into school to freshen skills for this still-demanding and still-changing field. For those who are in the following fields, it may be easier to find positions than other areas of engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

For those still in school, consider moving into the field of biomedical engineering. Biomedical engineers are going to be in demand according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are engineers with a degree and working knowledge in biology, biomechanical procedures and engineering. Their ability to fit within the bulging health care system and products will push them forward. In fact, with a 72 percent expected increase through 2018, this field is one of the fastest growing fields. The average salary is about $82,000.

This could be one of the best fields to be in for a number of reasons. As the population ages, the demand for better healthcare and a more connected healthcare system will become vital. More health companies are moving towards advanced systems for management of their businesses, too.

Computer Software Engineering

Computer software engineers are also in demand. Those who work in computer design systems and in any related service industry are likely to find themselves in demand. Within this field, a bachelor’s degree may be all that is necessary. Expect the average salary to be about $97,000. The Internet continues to grow and more businesses than ever are moving their accounts online. With cloud management also becoming more in demand around the globe, individuals can count on finding jobs in this field as well.

What 2012 has to offer is unknown, but as the economy continues to improve, jobs in engineering will emerge. Those with the most up to date skills and the ability to apply skills that are more versatile will be more in demand than those that are stuck with engineering skills from ten years ago. There could be a retraction in some fields of engineering. In the global economy we live in, it is likely that this field will grow outward – with more importance paid to those careers that help to connect people and meet the individual’s needs.

There’s no denying that social networking sites like LinkedIn can prove extremely beneficial to job searches today. The problem is that few people are actually utilizing this incredible resource in a way that can have a positive impact on their job searches. There is a right and a wrong way to use LinkedIn and any social networking sites to further your job search efforts. Here are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid as you make the most of the tools technology has to offer today.

Don’t Dive Headfirst into the Job Search

You shouldn’t just dive right in and start spamming the site with requests to help you in your job search. It might seem like your most desperate hour but that’s not the face you want to present to potential allies in your efforts to land a new job. Social networking is all about developing relationships and making connections. Take the time to get to know people or to reconnect with the people you already know.

You’ll gain a lot more respect by showing a little restraint and have much better results. LinkedIn, at its heart, is still a social network. While it is one that has a more professional and business-like atmosphere there is still a certain protocol or system of etiquette that is expected.

Do Take Advantage of LinkedIn Groups

Becoming an active and contributing member of the right groups can help you share your knowledge and gain a reputation as a leader in your field. However, joining the wrong groups or using the groups for blatant self-promotion is likely to backfire. It’s a fine balance and one that needs to be carefully walked.

You’ll gain a much better reputation and build more good will by acting as your own good will ambassador and using your knowledge, skills, and talents to help others than by trying to promote yourself or asking for jobs.

You should also make an effort to join groups that reflect well on you and your intentions to gain employment and not those they may not show you in a favorable light to potential employers.

Do Venture Off the World Wide Web

LinkedIn is a great tool for making contacts. But, you’re going to need to take those contacts off line in order to build stronger relationships. The “Know, Like, Trust” ideology is one that is heavily promoted at LinkedIn and many groups host events offline in their communities in order to connect with people who work in specific employment fields, live in certain communities, and/or who share common interests.

It’s attendance at these meetings that makes all the difference in the world. Join. Contribute. Attend.  Get to know the people in your network and who may have job openings you qualify for or be connected with someone who does. It’s the “five handshake” rule in action.

It’s easy to feel all alone when you’re in the market for a new job. It’s definitely hard to be patient. But, if you take your time and go about networking with sites like LinkedIn the right way from the beginning you’ll enjoy a much greater reward for your efforts in the end.

Be sure to consider Venteon for your job search needs, and get a head start on finding a great career.

Could we still be in an environment where so many are desperate for jobs that there are some fields still struggling to find employees? That is exactly what is happening in some specific fields. In IT and engineering, there are certain positions that command a certain level of experience and training that are in short supply in the general market. As such, those companies hiring in these fields are likely to find themselves struggling to make ends meet. If you are a recruiter, you will likely find it hard to find well-qualified applicants.

Hard to Fill Positions

There are numerous positions that could become hard to fill in the short term. In the fields of IT and engineering, though, the following are the most difficult to find qualified prospective for right now.

1. Software engineers and web developers – demand is up and skills are not there in many instances. There is a growing demand in this field that education has not kept up with, though in the coming years, more applicants may become available as more students turn to these industries.
2. Creative design and user experience – a lack of talent in this very rapidly growing field will likely continue to hold back those companies in need of professionals. It, too, may see improvement as more candidates graduate school.
3. Analytics – always a challenging subject area, it is growing in intensity. A demand for qualified professionals is present in most areas and yet there are few candidates to fill key positions here.
4. Product management – it sounds like it would be easy to fill but chances are good recruiters will find a lack of talent and experience present.
5. Marketing – the ever-changing face of marketing is making it one of the most demanding fields right now. The scope of marketing continues to change at a rapid pace making filling these positions difficult to do at best.

What is making these positions so hard to fill? A number of aspects are contributing. First, there is the demand for more Internet-based focus in many of these fields. Everyone from individuals to small businesses, from large corporations to government entities needs websites and management of them. That demand is making it hard to fill positions. Over the next eight years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the fastest growing job category will be computer application software specialists. A 32 percent increase in professionals from the period of 2008 to 2018 is likely. That’s explosive.

Also contributing is the fact that technology is moving at such a rapid pace. It is hard to find professionals with not only knowledge, but also working experience in areas such as tablets and mobile devices – key applications for many of today’s biggest businesses. Without this knowledge base, many people cannot perform in the job. Yet, there are candidates working to enter these fields in the next years. The gap for the short term may be difficult for many employers to manage, though. Recruiters may find IT and engineering difficult to staff overall for these reasons.

The New Year is going to be an exciting time in the engineering field, as this industry continues to grow exponentially. According to the most recent figures from the US Department of Labor, there were some 1.6 million jobs in engineering and these are expected to grow at 11 percent over the next ten years. This trend continues from 2011, which experienced the highest levels of engineering jobs in over 4 years, based on research conducted by Wanted Analytics, an independent career trend network.

Last year, Civil, Industrial, Electrical and Mechanical engineers made up the top engineering occupations, and with the addition of Computer Systems Analysts, to round out the top five in-demand occupations in the sector. (Source: Engineer Career Network) Biomedical engineers and civil engineers were in the top of the growth curve, with an increase of as much as 72 percent over previous years. This massive increase in engineering jobs comes from our nation’s pursuit of more energy efficiency and long-lasting sources of natural energy to sustain future generations.

In terms of careers, there are many opportunities with contract engineering recruitment firms like Venteon. To quality for employment, it is recommended that candidates have at least 4-year college degree in an engineering program, plus 1-2 years of on the job experience. In some cases, specialized engineering certifications are required to obtain higher paying roles, or those with more growth opportunities. Engineers should also focus on their key strengths when determining what industry to pursue, because engineering is such a vastly diverse career type.

The only potential setback in the engineering career world is that of the globalization of some areas of engineering by progressive companies and developers. In other parts of the world outside of the USA, engineers typically work for lower wages so there is also the potential for offshoring of engineering work in the IT, software and medical research sectors. However, savvy engineers will take the time to fully check with engineering recruitment firms to check on the status of companies who do not encourage this behavior. Additionally, there is a push for more work to be done within US borders to tighten up security and improve the quality of work produced, so look for more jobs as a result.

For help with your search for a great engineering career, be sure to get signed on with Venteon today. You’ll gain access to a wide range of engineering jobs and contract assignments, with companies looking for you.

Facility / Civil / Piping Designer
• 12 years experience in Engineering design (2D/3D) for Architectural, Civil, Facility, HVAC, and Piping design projects. • Experience with electrical loop diagrams, P&IDs, subsurface infrastructure, and full architectural layouts. 
• Well versed utilizing such CAD software as AutoCAD, Autodesk and Microstation (v 8, J, XM).
• Designed/Detailed underground piping system projects (storm, sanitary sewers, water-mains); paving/grading projects for municipalities and MDOT

Electrical Controls Designer
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Panel design, electrical drawings, controls design
• Experience with Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic design
• Associate Degree, Electrical Controls and Hydraulic/Pneumatic Design

Senior Account Manager: Air Filtration
• Formal education
• Automotive Sales Agent  heavy experience and Air, Cabin Air Filtration, Oil and Fuel Filtration products with key account responsibility to OE’s, Tier 1 Suppliers and Aftermarket
• Product and market knowledge; knows the industry well and he is well positioned to speak to your customer’s engineering community on automotive air filtration, including Cabin Air Filtration.

Project/Program Manager
• Design and development of interior plastic trim and closures
• Interface with Supplier, purchasing, studio, manufacturing, tooling, conceptual
• Program Engineering – close out panels, chromed plastic end caps, rear door bolsters, cluster bezels, “B” pillars, quarter panels – GM Truck programs
• Follow up tool review
• Project Manager – tracking program timing and milestones, coordinate project workload, exterior wheel liner housings, quarter panel, “A” and “B” pillars – GM Sedan, Coupe, Convertible programs
• Project Engineering – Chrysler Interior Trim – including product design, product testing, advanced manufacturing, program timing and milestones, deliverables
• Interior and Exterior integration

Bi-lingual Engineering Candidate
• With fluency in Japanese, Chinese and English. BS degree in Engineering and MS in Computer Science.
• Candidate is located in Metro Detroit and is willing to do Expat assignments and travel to Asia.
• Professionally the candidate has worked as a lead engineer in automotive electronics, telematics, software and ECU units

There is a rising concern among many companies that there may be declining numbers of engineering students and engineering talent due to a general lack of interest in this field in the USA. This wasn’t helped recently by a statement made by Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel and an active member of President Obama’s “Council on Jobs and Competitiveness”, in which he said, ““A chronic shortage of engineering students threatens America’s role as the world’s leading innovator and continues to impede our nation’s fragile economic recovery.” Meanwhile, the President himself advised in his American Jobs Act speech that long term job creation is expected to come from the engineering sector. This has sent many universities into overdrive, as they work to promote engineering programs to educate the next generation of engineer greats.

But is there really a shortage of engineering candidates and engineering students in America? If so, how is this impacting the engineering workforce? The answers are somewhat confusing.

A Fox News report recently advised that technical colleges, like North Carolina’s A&T State University, are trying to get more engineering students to enroll and learn about the promises of a career in engineering. By getting students excited about the benefits of working in engineering, they hope to be the catalyst for creating millions more job in the engineering and manufacturing sector—industries that had suffered the most during the recent recession. Engineers benefit all industries across the board, so it only makes sense that we need to promote this as a viable career option in order to improve our nation’s economy.

Georgia Tech’s Dean, Gary S. May, wrote in a recent article that the US is lacking in the push to get students to learn critical topic areas, science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM), which puts us behind other nations like China and India who place emphasis on these engineering basics. This fact alone puts us at a serious disadvantage, and reduces the numbers of American engineers who will be ready to face the challenges of developing the next generation of technological advances. He further went on to state that, “If we want to train 10,000 engineers per year, we need high standards, smart role models, and excellent teachers and resources for success.”

Others say that there aren’t actually shortages in engineers in the USA, such as a 2005 Duke University study that revealed China and India may not be outputting more engineers than the USA after all. Current statistics say that because of China and India’s emphasis on STEM subjects and government funded engineering programs, that these nations are producing 350,000 (India) and 600,000 (China) engineers annually, while the US is producing 70,000 per year. While this is hard to prove, due to the number of engineers outsourced to other countries, it is clear that engineering is going to continue to be a career field that is increasingly in need of quality engineering candidates.

For companies faced with shortages of eligible engineering candidates there are some long term and shot term solutions. One is actively supporting local technical colleges to educate the next generation of engineering talent, then providing incentive-rich, recruitment efforts for new grads. Two, is reaching out to engineering staffing companies, like Venteon, to bring on quality engineers who are experienced in specific areas. Engineering and the quest for great engineering talent will continue to be the focus as the USA recovers, so it’s a good strategy to come up with a recruitment plan now.

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