SUMMARY OF POSITION
The International Trade Compliance Manager is primarily responsible for Site export and import compliance programs and holds Site policy authority for International Trade Compliance. Responsibilities include: reviewing and approving export/import license applications, advising the general manager and senior staff about International Trade Compliance matters, providing International Trade Compliance oversight to all Site activities, developing and implementing International Trade Compliance policies and procedures, working collaboratively with all departments to ensure they are utilizing effective compliance internal controls, and providing International Trade Compliance training. The International Trade Compliance Manager has the independent authority to inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import, verify its legality and the accuracy of the information being submitted, and stop any Site transaction.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
o Advise President and senior staff about International Trade Compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
o Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.
o Review with functional managers their International Trade Compliance internal controls (procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and tools) to ensure they are current and compliant.
o Work proactively with functions to identify licensing requirements early and minimize business delays.
o Monitor and assess compliance activities and the effectiveness of internal controls.
o Prepare, review, approve, and submit applications for export/import licenses, permits, and other requests for authorization. Ensure all stakeholders are included in meetings to address management and use of approved authorizations. Manage government authorizations throughout their life cycle.
o Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight (including visits and travel).
o Review transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk, and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied.
o Review and approve the export of hardware and technical data.
o Review contracts and identify potential International Trade Compliance issues.
o Produce and analyze reports from various ERP/MRP and other information systems.
o Transact records in International Trade Compliance information systems.
o Oversee calculations for preferential treatment under Free Trade Agreements.
o Verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments.
o Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
o Support IT with CMMC and other compliance related activities.
o Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged by senior personnel.
o Understand and live by Champion’s ethics and business conduct policies.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
o Strong familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
o Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools.
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.
o Project leadership skills.
o Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels, work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment.
o Ability to develop or revise procedures, work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts.
o Ability to prepare and review complex business documents.
o Thoroughly familiar with international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff code and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Required:
o Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering, or a related area.
o At least eight years of business experience.
o At least five years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
o At least five years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance.
o Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems.
o Experience with international business transactions and shipping documents.
o Experience with International Trade Compliance information systems.
Preferred:
o Prior managerial experience.
o Experience with the OCR EASE International Trade Compliance information system.

Summary of Position:
The Buyer is responsible for all facets of procuring assigned materials to support production requirements for the plant and will interact with multiple functions across the company in order to service internal customers.  This position will also participate in projects and special assignments as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all facets of procuring assigned materials, including issuing purchase orders, reviewing delivery requirements and expedites/deferring as required, and supporting the production schedule. The Buyer is accountable for part availability, quality, and price.
• Utilizes material scheduling techniques to manage targeted inventory levels.
• Prepares reports for managing supplier performance, material ordering, expedites and defers, inventory management, and shortages to support production requirements.
• Develop and manage on-going supplier relationships with key suppliers and has the ability to travel to suppliers as necessary.
• Supports the Accounts Payable Team on invoice payments and reconciliation.
• Identify and develop new or alternate suppliers to meet production requirements while creating overall best value in terms of delivery, quality, and price. Must be capable of recognizing signs of stress at suppliers and reacting quickly as required to avoid production impact.
• Develop projects to consistently drive improvements in delivery and cost.
• Leads weekly production meetings with Planning & Operations to ensure material requirements align to the production schedule. The Buyer will also attend responsible area board meetings and will establish a good working relationship with the production floor.
• Supports supplier quality audits on new and existing suppliers and handles any supplier corrective action as required. Coordinates the return of non-conforming product to suppliers.
• Supports the material requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI) Projects. Responsible for fast prototype sourcing for engineering requirements.  Able to estimate costs and lead times for development projects with accuracy.
• Manages the Obsolescence Management System for electronic components.

Qualifications:

• A. or B.S. in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an aptitude for understanding trends within the supply chain market.
• Demonstrated enactment of cost savings initiatives.
• Exceptional talent in communication, negotiating and networking.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skill Set Required:

• Leadership Ability; action oriented with a hands-on approach
• Good business sense/judgment; understanding the details of creating real value
• Analytical & Critical Thinking along with Problem Solving
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); Open & Honest Communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Desired Skill Set:

• Experience with purchasing electronic components and PCB assemblies
• Commodity management in a low volume / high mix purchasing environment
• Experience with MRP/ERP Systems (AS400/SAP/EPICOR)
• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings (machined part sourcing)
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (ISO9001 / AS9100)
• FAR/DFARS Contracting

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The incumbent is primarily responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting cash receipts from customers and resolving any discrepancies that cause delays in payments in a timely fashion.  This requires close coordination with other departments and frequent customer communication.  Other responsibilities include fixed asset reporting and other routine accounting tasks as needed.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

• Monitor customer account details for delinquent payments and other irregularities.
• Research and resolve any irregularities by the most efficient means before aged 60 days.
• Maintain up to date customer balances by posting payments from bank detail daily.
• Coordinate credit hold releases between Accounting and Marketing Departments and conducts A/R collection calls.

• Prepare standard month end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide support and analysis for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and audits.
• Plan and coordinate the completion of special projects as requested by management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Advanced/Expert skill level preferred.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration or Accounting required
• Two years of accounts receivable experience in a manufacturing environment (public company experience preferred).
• Experience with Epicor (or Vantage) Financial a plus, including Posting Engine, Lockbox Processing, Electronic Processing and Returns.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including accounts receivable
• Strict attention to detail
• Organization abilities
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze information and determine required course of action to resolve issues

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for creating design specifications for a variety of complex components. Analyzes design problems using engineering and mathematical principles. Makes design changes and prepares preliminary sketches for guidance of Designers. Routine tasks include reviewing design requirements and evaluating existing or new designs theoretically and with test data for verification of compliance. Major tasks involve technical proposals, test plans, test reports, overseeing prototype builds, conducting tests and attending internal and external meetings to meet all objectives. Additional tasks involve maintaining design control integrity of the drawings.  The successful candidate must be able to understand customer requirements, existing designs and technical aspects related to development of new designs that meet existing and future industry needs within time constraints established by management while simultaneously providing support for Production Department needs as a part of a cross functional team with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Purchasing.  Candidate must be a US Citizen.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieve program and productivity goals directed by Management.
2. Review, understand and support customer program requirements for existing and new designs. Tasks include: Technical Proposals, Detail Design activities, Reliability Analyses, Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews, Qualification Test Plan Development, and Returned Material Analysis.
3. Develop and implement designs that meet the design intent with analytical or physical test substantiation that establishes compliance with all Customer/ Regulatory Specifications and internal requirements.
4. Adapts existing designs to new customer requirements and applications.
5. Works closely with customer representatives and works within customer and FAA standards and requirements.
6. Provide on-site technical support for fielded production or prototype designs.
7. Follow existing guidelines, procedures and priorities of work for Product Engineering tasks. Priorities of work include: a) OEM Program Management, b) Productivity Projects, c) New Technology, d) Departmental Projects
8. Establishes test requirements not previously specified by the customer or governmental requirements and develops and directs the testing of new product prototypes to verify product reliability and conformance to specifications.
9. Assists the Manufacturing Engineering department in regard to product redesign to resolve product or production difficulties.

EDUCATION

Educational requirement for this position is a BSME or MSME.

WORK EXPERIENCE

One (1) to three (3) years of experience in product engineering field is required. General knowledge of turbine engine and reciprocating/internal-combustion engines is desired. Experience within the General Aviation industry also desired. Proficiency in technical writing and communication is strongly desired.

REQUISITE ANALYTICAL TOOL REQUIREMENTS

SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation (Desired)

FEA tools (Desired)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The incumbent is primarily responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting cash receipts from customers and resolving any discrepancies that cause delays in payments in a timely fashion.  This requires close coordination with other departments and frequent customer communication.  Other responsibilities include fixed asset reporting and other routine accounting tasks as needed.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work efficiently with Microsoft Office (MO) Excel and other MO applications proficiently.
2. Monitor customer account details for delinquent payments and other irregularities.
3. Research and resolve any irregularities by the most efficient means before aged 60 days.
4. Maintain up to date customer balances by posting payments from bank detail daily.
5. Coordinate credit hold releases between Accounting and Marketing Departments and conducts A/R collection calls.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

6. Maintain and reconcile fixed asset system.
7. Prepare standard month end journal entries and reconciliations.
8. Provide support and analysis for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and audits.
9. Plan and coordinate the completion of special projects as requested by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Business Administration or Accounting required plus two years of accounts receivable experience in a manufacturing environment (public company experience preferred).  Experience with Epicor (or Vantage) Financial a plus, including Posting Engine, Lockbox Processing, Electronic Processing and Returns.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including accounts receivable
• Strict attention to detail
• Organization abilities
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze information and determine required course of action to resolve issues

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Quality Engineer plans and directs quality related activities in support of operations.  The QE is responsible to identify gaging methods, frequencies and reactions plans of both internal and external quality functions and processes.  Additional responsibilities include root cause analysis of internal and external escapes, process and productivity improvements, FAIR reviews of purchased product, issuing and reviewing corrective action requests of suppliers and corrective action submissions to customers.

The QE will be responsible for quality inputs and outputs from the development stage through the life of the product, included by not limited to purchased components, early service removals and customer support.

The QE will also serve as the voice of the customer in OEM applications and provide feedback to operations of field related quality issues.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Develop and provide product quality plans, submit FAIRs and PPAPs to OEM customers and provide guidance to receiving and final inspection activities.
2. Participate in product design review to assure manufacturability and effective control of product quality.
3. Prepare standards, instructions, plans, criteria, reports, and define appropriate gaging methodology and techniques.
4. Collect and analyze process data and product performance history to identify chronic defects and correct problems for trends leading to opportunities for improvement projects and cost reduction.
5. Develop and improve standards for judging workmanship, product performance and final acceptance to meet specified requirements.
6. Organize and lead Improvement Projects to refine process control, correct process problems, and provide effective measurement of process changes.
7. Develop and conduct training for quality functions, process control, gaging techniques, inspection methods, standards, problem solving, special process operator skills, and related topics to support organizational training goals.
8. Conduct audits to assure process control, adequacy of procedures, and effectiveness of the quality system to identify opportunities for improvement.
9. Monitors quality costs, reduce scrap, conduct customer audits for compliance to contractual requirements, and customer rating of product quality.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

B.S. in Engineering or Technology.

Three (3) to five (5) years Quality Engineering experience, Automotive or Aerospace industry experience a plus.

Must have experience in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, and formal problem solving methodology.

Good written and verbal communication skill.

Summary
As part of the Champion Aerospace technical team, you will provide technical support via telephone, chat, email, face to face, and ticketing system. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are key to the success of this position. Under direct supervision, you’ll perform installs, maintenance, testing, and repairs for systems and networks. You’ll be the first line of support for Champion Aerospace’s end-users and to that end, you must present a positive attitude toward solving their challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure that all end-users have an exceptionally positive experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Performs basic problem solving and assistance on various software applications and hardware systems for end-users.
• Provide individual instruction and/or training to users on new or updated technologies.
• Performs routine technical assistance and maintenance duties.
• Maintains, updates, and documents projects and user instructions.
• Assists with tracking inventory levels of equipment and materials.
• Performs routine technological systems support, maintenance, and testing for proper upkeep of systems; troubleshoots and resolves general system hardware, software, and network failures and conflicts.
• Assists with the review, evaluation and recommendation of solutions relating to hardware and software acquisitions and/or network updates.
• Assists with research and development initiatives and in the implementation of new technologies.
• Assists with the implementation of technology projects with moderate scope and impact.
• Assists with the installation, configuration and maintenance of computers, workstations and/or other related equipment and devices.
• Maintains knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, cybersecurity, standards and/or systems.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
• One or more related industry certifications (A+, Network+, etc.) (preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in a technical support role (preferred).
• Epicor experience (preferred).
• Development experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of a wide range of computer systems software, applications, hardware, networking, and communications.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on systems software, applications, hardware, networking, and communications.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends.
• Ability to provide direction to end-users to resolve technological issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with end-users
• Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware, software, and/or network solutions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve basic computer problems.
• Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of PC and/or various systems.

Additional Requirements
• Work will be performed on-site.
• Nights, weekends, and holidays are required at times.
• Successful candidates may be subject to a background check prior to starting work.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Physical effort is required.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and/or standing and/or walking an average of four (4) hours per day.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Supplier Quality Engineer will report directly to the Quality Manager with indirect report to the Purchasing Manager. The SQE is responsible for development of the supply base, including but not limited to improvement in process quality, delivery, and supplier performance metrics. The SQE will work with the Champion supply base assisting in manufacturing process control improvements, error proofing, and PFMEA development. Additional responsibilities include root cause analysis of quality escapes resulting from purchased products, productivity improvements, FAIR reviews of purchased product, issuing and reviewing corrective action requests of suppliers and on-site audits of the supply base. Expected travel is 30%-50%.
The SQE will be responsible for quality inputs and outputs from the development stage through the life of the product, working with the assigned quality and manufacturing engineers to the specific product line.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Work with quality and purchasing in identifying key suppliers and improve the delivery and quality metrics of those suppliers.
2. Coordinate and lead on site audits at the supply chain sites.
3. Determine the need for corrective action requests with follow up visits to ensure effective implementation.
4. Collect and analyze process data and supplier performance history to identify chronic supply chain deficits and correct problems for trends leading to opportunities for improvement projects and cost reduction.
5. Develop and improve procedures controlling the outsourcing process to improve the effectiveness and FPY of purchased product.
6. Organize and lead Improvement Projects to refine process control, correct process problems, reduce scrap, and improve on time delivery.
7. Monitor supply base KPI’s and report monthly to Champion leadership, develop and monitor supplier scorecards for key Champion suppliers.
8. Work with the Champion receiving inspection to develop quality plans and review supplier FAIR submissions.
9. Work with the Purchasing and Quality Managers on supplier selection and development.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

B.S. in Engineering, Management, or Technology.
Minimum Three (3) years Supplier Quality Engineering/Development experience; Automotive or Aerospace industry experience a plus.
Must have experience in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, FAIR and formal problem solving methodology.
Good written and verbal communication skill.