SUMMARY:

The Global Supply Chain Manager (GSCM) is responsible for the development, execution and management of the global customer on time delivery metrics, sales and operations planning processes, supply chain design, and cost savings initiatives. 

MTI is looking for an individual who is skilled in dealing with all areas of the business and able to deftly remove roadblocks to achieve success.  Ideal candidate will show an overall initiative to win and move with MTI through its current growth curve to the next level.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø  Daily management of Planning Manager and Manufacturing Manager, exempt and non-exempt staff

Ø  Develops and manages Sales Operations Planning Processes

Ø  Designs, implements, and develops master supply chain fulfillment strategy driven by customer satisfaction metrics

Ø  Coordinates between sales, engineering, and operations resources when new products, or significant issues and opportunities arise that disrupt the supply chain

Ø  Drives Lean implementations to meet the following company objectives:

o    Direct and Gross Margin Improvement

o    Cash Flow Availability

o    Customer Satisfaction Metrics

Ø  Drives improvement initiatives within all of the organization (regardless of reporting structure) to improve internal operations and meet company objectives

Ø  Establishes and manages processes to support international and domestic distribution network

Ø  Travel (Domestic and International) 10-25%

POSITION SKILL/COMPETENCY:

Ø  Decisive visionary with the objective of balancing tactical and strategic issues

Ø  Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong business relationships

Ø  Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast paced changing environment

Ø  Experience in planning, assessing and implementing change

Ø  Solid business acumen accompanied by interpersonal savvy

Ø  Team oriented leadership skills

Ø  Superior communication, presentation and analytical skills

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø  7+ years of progressive experience in a Senior Supply Chain Manager Role in a Multi-National Firm

Ø  Ability to transform current business model to a supply chain machine

Ø  Experience in driving initiatives directly in support of Executive Key Performance Measurements

Ø  Able to communicate and build relationships with all levels of the organization proficiently

Ø  Broad planning and supply chain design experience

Ø  Previous Logistics and Carrier Management Required

Ø  Strong analytical, financial and P&L skill required to succeed

Ø  Must be able to understand and interpret all aspects of standard cost accounting

Ø  Experience in estimating and defining cost structures for new opportunities

Ø  Proficient in Microsoft Suite with an emphasis in Excel

Ø  BS/BA in Business, Logistics, Finance or similar fields, or the equivalent experience, skills and education required

Ø  Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP application is a plus

Ø  APICS certified is desirable

Ø  Must be able to Travel Internationally for up to three weeks at a time

Ø  Experience Supporting the Retail Industry a Plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ø  Ability to lift 25lbs on occasion

Ø  Sit for long periods of time

Ø  Move about between warehouse and office environment

Ø  Bending

Ø  Reaching above head for items

Ø  Ability to use a computer and telephone system

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø  Typical warehouse environment

Ø  Typical office environment

Ø  Constant interruptions

Strategic Account Manager

position Summary:

The successful candidate for this role will focus on strategic and tactical development of MTI’s high value customers as well as  planning, directing, coordinating the MTI activities or initiatives with assigned accounts.  Assist Sales Directors with new opportunities. The Strategic Account Manager has full accountability and ownership for their named accounts and targets for all aspects of their business with the goal of increasing MTI’s market share within the account.  Responsibilities include being “The voice of the client” including addressing and resolving day-to-day requests; owning, developing, and maintaining the overall account plan and driving the overall responsiveness of the entire MTI team. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The incumbent will apply his/her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, innovative mind and winning attitude to grow and expand MTI’s strategic market share.  Consumer electronics retail, and/or direct electronics/mobile OEM experience is required. This position will be located in Hillsboro, Oregon and report directly to the Vice President of Sales. Requires travel throughout North America.

EXPECTATIONS:

·         Strategy:  This role proactively develops strategy and tactics to meet named account goals and objectives.

·         Leadership: Work with internal partners to drive/initiate efficiencies and process improvements to improve satisfaction, bandwidth and service to our top tier customers and prospects.

·         Sales: Present product information and pricing in a way designed to maximize value to the customer while ensuring Company’s best interests are maintained/maintain margin goals. Listen to customer concerns/objections, connect with MTI partners, and creatively resolve issues.

·         Market Knowledge:  Conduct and communicate competitive analysis for competitor systems and be able to clearly communicate MTI competitive advantages via feature and benefit presentations to new and existing customers. Collaborate with MTI product team to provide input into MTI’s product roadmap, including customer needs and product feedback.

·         Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the consumer electronics (including wireless) industry and key consumer electronics OEMs. Leverage industry knowledge to direct account priorities and drive product innovations to meet prospect and industry needs.  Understand strategic direction customer is pursuing and make recommendations as needed.

·         Customer Satisfaction:  Responsible for the growth, performance, and customer satisfaction of customer

Competencies:

To perform this position successfully, an individual should consistently demonstrate the following competencies:

Prioritization:

• Understands and communicates account priorities

• Ensures internal and external expectations are met

• Utilized resources efficiently and finds appropriate resources to meet goals

Advanced Selling and Management:

• Adept at gathering detailed requirements/account objectives and communicating those to internal cross functional teams.

• Researches account current state/problems, validates client concerns

• Develops selling strategies and approaches to address client needs and issues

• Positions MTI advantages both at a company and product level to address account concerns and strategic objectives

• Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations both orally and in writing

Results Focused:

• Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with company goals, and demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results.

• Focuses on goals and achieves results despite obstacles, disruptions, and administrative requirements of the job

• Improves personal effectiveness, and incorporates new knowledge into processes or services

• Maintains strong customer focus and recognizes the customer as most important stakeholder

• Seeks feedback from others on ways to improve

• Offers constructive alternatives to ineffective / inefficient processes

Communication:

• Initiates communication with internal and external customers, and extremely responsive to requests

• Open to influence and shares information through effective speaking, writing, listening, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Articulates thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing, so they are understood by others

• Actively listens to the ideas of others

• Gains support and commitment of others to achieve common goals

• Keeps manager and others informed of relevant information

Presentation Skills:

·         Presentation Skills:  Professional experience effectively presenting to large groups and wide ranging audiences including C level management. Successfully deliver tailored messages to appropriate audiences, resulting in increased sales, and high customer awareness/loyalty to MTI products.

·         Presentations are clearly and logically communicated using speech, visual aids and product demonstration. Effective use of speech and body stance, gestures and professional image.

·         Develops solutions that demonstrate a creative approach to addressing customer needs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Job Acumen:

• Demonstrates competence in both the business and functional / technical knowledge required to successfully perform job and to contribute effectively to organizational objectives.

• Develop in depth product, company, and industry knowledge

• Demonstrates functional proficiency in job

• Applies technical skills in a way which maximizes the positive impact on business goals

• Understands the basic operations of MTI and the industry

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Finance (or similar field of study), or equivalent experience, skills and education required.

·         Minimum of seven (7) years of sales and senior account management experience. Prefer experience in consumer electronics retail or OEM, retail merchandising, retail loss prevention, retail design, fixture or digital signage verticals; previous experience and understanding of the consumer electronics retail industry required.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to drive professional accountability top to bottom.

·         Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

·         Proficient with MS Office Suite and utilizing a Customer Relationship Management software (Salesforce.com)

·         Travel required (25%)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Functions include: Extensive phone communication, Lifting up to 40lbs, Sitting for long periods of time, bending occasionally, reaching, and movement between and within manufacturing and office environment, 50% travel required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Industrial Designer II/III

Summary: Collaborates with Creative Team / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering and Program Management on design challenges and plans project course.  Create 3D model and prepare Design Intent presentation material that clearly explain the Design solution.  Research, plan, design and draft mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.  Direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Create accurate 3D models of retail fixtures to show the integration of MTI’s products.

·       Create, organize and prepare Design Intent presentation materials.

·       Communicate with Creative Team to clarify or resolve problems & develop design changes.

·       Research & analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, & manuals to determine feasibility of design and or application.

·       Analyze product or equipment specifications & performance requirements to determine designs, which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities & methods.

·       Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, & process advantages & limitations.

·       Communicate with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems & develop design changes.

·       Prepare and direct products, system layouts, detailed drawings & schematics to their designated locations.

·       Direct & coordinate manufacturing or building of prototypes.

·       Compile & analyze operational, test, & research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.

·       Plan & develop experimental test programs.

·       Analyze test data & reports to determine if design meets functional & performance specifications.

·       Evaluate field installations & recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Design - Generates creative solutions; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                 

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Industrial Design, or similar

1-3 years of experience in Retail fixture design or similar

Strong portfolio of past work showing Design, 3D Modeling and Presentation Skills required.

Language Skills:                                             

Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:                                           

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

·         Experience with 3D modeling software required

o    Rhinoceros 4.0 preferred

o    SolidWorks 2011 preferred

·         Experience creating Design Intent, presentation materials and technical illustrations required

o    Adobe Creative Suite preferred

§  InDesign

§  Illustrator

§  Photoshop

§  And other vector line art style details

·         Business Communication

o    Working knowledge MS Office programs required

Other Qualifications:                                                   

·         Working knowledge of standard Design principles, theories and concepts.

·         Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Manager, Electrical Engineering

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads the electrical and software product development activities of MTI while keeping innovation, execution and time to revenue as top priorities. This position supports and aggressively executes the company’s business plan and takes a leadership role in strategic business development, with a focus on growing the organization through the creation of new products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Focus the department on delivering superior products and services to current customers, while developing and executing the growth and diversification of the company’s evolving business model.

·         Establish goals, policies and procedures for the electrical engineering team.

·         Recruit, develop, train and motivate a first-class engineering organization. Must understand Key Performance Measurement (KPM) processes and be goal oriented/team focused.

·         Develop and maintain processes to bring the right products to market, on time, within budget, in a high quality fashion.

·         Generate, prepare and present reviews of departmental programs.  Maintain surveillance over individual projects to ensure progress according to plans with respect to budgetary guidelines and work objectives.

·         Collaborate with engineering, product marketing, sales and service in defining the overall system requirements and product-development roadmap.

·         Execute MTI’s product roadmap and ensure the integrity of the documentation necessary to support MTI’s product development process.

·         Responsible for planning and directing the day-to-day electrical & software engineering activities to ensure that the agreed upon goals and objectives are successfully achieved, including schedules and costs.

·         Implements concurrent engineering principles throughout a product design cycle utilizing design for manufacturability and MRP System experience in cooperation with Marketing/Sales, Purchasing and Operations.

·         Provide leadership with the intent to foster collaboration among all departments within the company and encourage innovation and creativity within engineering and product development.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Manages company’s electrical & software engineering staff of 5 - 10 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff. Carries out leadership and managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty, setting the standard throughout the company. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Core Competencies:  The Electrical Engineering Manager will have 5 or more years of engineering management experience, including the following experience and competencies:

• An experienced engineering/product development manager with the ability to set and communicate clear goals and expectations, manage and improve performance, recruit, mentor and develop staff, and take decisive action when poor performance requires.

• Candidate must have a proven track record of managing off shore (primarily Asian) development activities. Authoring specifications and test plans that are oriented towards a remote development team is a critical skill.

• Experience in planning and implementing major multi-disciplinary projects through a number of revisions and organizing processes such as development, integration, source control, maintenance and new feature development, performance benchmarking, deployment and support with a sense of urgency.

• Ability to develop a strong understanding of customer needs and establish operational standards to exceed customer satisfaction.

• Superior organizational, planning and communication skills, written/verbal presentation, and the ability to present complex technical information, in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, in large and small groups

• Proven ability to lead by example by being capable of, and willing to get involved at the detailed technical level.

• Proven ability to perform in a consultative manner with strong communication skills, both upward and downward.

• Successful history of working in both small and large engineering organizations with demonstrated traction in building groups from scratch in a startup environment, as well as maintaining larger organizations.

• Astute about achieving success in a highly creative, entrepreneurial, growth business. Able to quickly assess the company's organizational structure, operating philosophy, culture, and lines of responsibility, authority, and communication.

• Results-oriented self-starter who is looking to make an impact on business and is stimulated by the rapidly growing company in a constantly changing environment setting.

Primary Qualifications-Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 12 years applicable engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years experience managing technical staff.

• A combination of electrical and software and product development experience is highly desirable.

• Imbedded software design and software project management work experience required.

• Proven record of managing contracted out-sourced engineering development in adherence to schedule/budget constraints is required. 

• Previous participation in an ISO-9000 certification process is desirable. 

• Advanced degree in related technology field highly desirable.

• Previous experience in technology preferred, specifically where the marketing/manufacture of products that have changed an industry or will equip companies to conduct business in a new and innovative way. 

• Experience in retail merchandising and consumer electronics retail a definite plus.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

·      Strong day-to-day operations skills, with a demonstrated track record in executing a defined development plan in a fast-paced setting.

·      A strategic vision to properly build an engineering organization for the long-term while managing to departmental budgets.

·      A proven track record of successfully launching new products into new markets.

·      Experience in a process intensive business and the ability to manage and efficiently execute a complex product development cycle.

·      A hands-on leader who creates loyalty, trust and following.  One who can energize people and teams, and cause cross functional cooperation to occur.

·      Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain strong talent. 

·     Strong interpersonal skills.  The ability to work well with owners, the management team and the general employee population.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The responsibilities of this position are carried out in a typical fat-paced office environment: walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, sitting and standing.

The work environment is one of a typical fast-paced office environment with average noise levels. Consistent interruptions are to be expected.

Validation Engineer II/III

Summary:

This role exists to research, design and build mechanical & electromechanical test systems utilized to validate the performance of MTI Products and Systems.  Utilizing their experience with experiment design and execution, the Validation Engineer will conduct Design Characterization & Validation and ongoing Long Term Reliability tests on MTI products. In addition, the Validation Engineer provides input into the design process to ensure that MTI products are designed for long term reliability in the retail environment.

Essential Duties and responsibilities of this role include:

·         Research and apply learning’s about the Retail Environment to developing a suite of tests that replicate that environment in MTI’s own test labs

• Communicate with Design Engineering teams to clarify or resolve problems & develop design changes emerging from testing

• Direct & coordinate manufacturing or building of test equipment

• Compile & analyze operational, test, & research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product

• Plan & develop experimental test programs

• Analyze test data & reports to determine if design meets functional & performance specifications

• Evaluate field installations & recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions

·         Other duties as assigned

CORE competencies:

·         Design - Generates creative solutions; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail. Specific experience with injection molded plastic parts is required.

·         Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations.

·         Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects over a distributed resource pool required. Specific experience managing internationally based resources a plus.

·         Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

·         Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.

·         Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit. Proven ability to work with offshore development resources required.

·         Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

·         Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

·         Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions.

·         Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

·         Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

·         Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

qualifications:

·         Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required

·         Five + years’ experience in the testing of electromechanical products

·         Experience with CAD solid modeling tools (preferably SolidWorks) required

·         Working knowledge MS Office programs required

·         Thorough knowledge of standard engineering principles, theories and concepts of electromechanical design

·         Through knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistics and test methodologies required

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience with Software QA testing and Software Test Automation a plus

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Constant interruptions are the norm.