**Experienced Industrialization Specialist – Provider Network Development and Quality Improvement**

At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the way we approach industrialization, quality control, and provider network development. As a key member of our Provider Industrialization group, you'll play a vital role in driving our mission to create high-quality products, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for industrialization, quality control, and provider management, we want to hear from you!

• *About arenaflex**

arenaflex is a leading innovator in the industry, committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating cutting-edge products that meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability. With a strong focus on provider network development, industrialization, and quality control, we're constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.

• *Job Summary**

We're seeking an experienced Industrialization Specialist to join our Provider Industrialization group. As a key member of this team, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing industrialization-related activities within our provider network. Your primary focus will be on creating, implementing, and improving part assembly and gathering strategies, as well as quality control processes, to ensure seamless integration with our production cycles.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and lead industrialization-related activities within the provider network group.
• Create, implement, review, improve, and address provider planning and execution of part assembly and gathering strategies and quality control processes from the high-level development stage to large-scale manufacturing capability.
• Provide authority to New Item Presentation (NPI) at Providers.
• Lead provider enhancements in flexibility, cost, and quality.
• Work with communication and explanation of technical requirements among Providers and arenaflex Buying, Quality, and Configuration groups.
• Responsible for provider reviews to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with arenaflex Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the best performance metrics and provider measurements.
• Responsible for driving, tracking, and improving provider manufacturing process advancement, launch preparation for new items and design changes, and driving continuous improvement exercises using Lean Manufacturing and First Principles strategies.
• Guide providers in growing highly efficient cycles and methodologies to advance professional and consistent production of high-quality products.
• Approve provider corrective actions, including plan and process changes, to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and executed for similar expected concerns across manufacturing lines and providers.
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
• Participate in provider DFM Audit, guide providers in effective utilization of jig burdens, best practices for assembly, testing, and inspection, and right tools or assembly equipment to use.

• *What You'll Bring**

• Certification in Design, Mathematics, Science, Physics, or proof of experience and outstanding skills.
• Experience in Quality Systems, including PPAP/APQP processes.
• Demonstrate a high-level working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, reduce waste, and decrease cost.
• High-level working knowledge of tool management and maintenance, high-volume forming production cycles, metallization and painting of formed surfaces, ownership for part life-cycle from raw material approval through final product acceptance.
• Have proven leadership capabilities.
• Past experience managing critical components.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate provider activities at the management level.
• Ability to define and execute a project using project management strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team-building skills in managing providers, peers, and other functional areas.
• Strong technical ability to write and a capacity to explain complex issues in a concise and clear way. Should be familiar with SPC and data analysis.
• A minimum of 40-60% travel, potentially without prior notice.

• *Benefits**

• **Health and Wellness**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Health savings accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
• **Financial Benefits**: Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards. Investment opportunities or bonuses, allowing employees to participate in the company's success. Retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) with company matching.
• **Balance between Work and Fun**: Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave). Flexible work hours or remote work options (dependent on the job and company policies).
• **Learning and Advancement**: Training and development programs to enhance skills. Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing further education or certifications.
• **Employee Perks**: Discounts on arenaflex products or services (including vehicle purchase discounts for eligible employees).
• **Transportation and Driving**: Commuter benefits, such as public transportation stipends or parking allowances. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at or near the workplace.
• **Professional Success**: Opportunities for career growth within the company. Mentorship programs and professional development initiatives.
• **Wellness Initiatives**: Wellness programs, including fitness regimes, gym memberships, or health challenges.
• **Community and Social Impact**: Volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs. Team-building events, group outings, and company-sponsored activities.
• **Family and Parental Support**: Family and parental leave policies. Childcare support or assistance.
• **Development and Collaboration**: Potential opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and initiatives. A collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for industrialization, quality control, and provider management, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and contribute to our mission to create high-quality products, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

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