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Date of Posting: January 2020
Position: TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Full Time
Location: Novi, Michigan USA

Froude Inc., a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking an experienced technical sales professional to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives.

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney and a variety of other major US and international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom. This position will report to the Novi location with core work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Working remotely is not presently an option and applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

We seek a high-energy individual that will enjoy a variety of sales pursuits and initiatives. The ideal applicant will be talented, driven, and have a desire to be part of something new, changing and dynamic. The position requires an articulate go-getter, with the ability to use the latest technology tools and be skilled in Microsoft office products, as well as CRM software. We are looking for an individual that is willing to implement new, contemporary approaches, and be a source for positive change.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and aspires to learn, grow and be a positive influence in a small and growing team. Technical sales experience and aptitude is required (not necessarily a technical degree), and of equal importance is talent, ambition and high character.

Travel of approximately 30-50% will be expected and will include visiting North American customers and possibly global customers. Salary will depend on experience and talent. We offer an excellent benefits package, progressive management, a global customer base and exposure to both high technology and /manufacturing environments.

We are expanding, changing, and becoming a new company. If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to HR@froudedyno.com. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Date of Posting: January 2020
Position: MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Reference No.: FUKR-MDE-001
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK
Salary: Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays
• Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week
  (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).

Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and engineer dynamometer and related system mechanical components of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full-lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)

• Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements

• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.

• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.

• Supports the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation.

• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Test and evaluate theoretical designs

• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems

• Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety

• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions

• Prepare product reports and documentation including but not limited to operational manuals, produce specifications, etc.

• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

General Statement

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives of Froude

Requirements

• BSME degree required and preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering

• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)

• Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools, preferably Solid Works (e.g., AutoCAD or other)

• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)

• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc)

• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc.

• Creativity and analytical skills

• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

• Manufacturing experience preferred

• Dynamometer engineering experienced preferred

Personal Attributes

• Integrity

• Inquisitive

• Energetic

• Determined

• Organized

• Good communicator – Written & Verbal

• Thorough

• Self-starter

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to: UKHR@froudedyno.com. Please be sure to include the reference number in the subject line of your email: Mechanical Design Engineer, Ref No: FUKR-MDE-001

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Date of Posting: January 2020
Position: PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
Reference No. FUKR-PC-001
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK
Salary: Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays
• Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week
  (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).

Contract: Permanent

Job Overview:

Froude Limited, a manufacturer of highly-engineered engine testing products, is seeking a Production Controller to support our company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will be working alongside and provided with on the job training from experienced senior Production controllers and Engineers on the entire manufacturing process from kit date to despatch.

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom.

The Role:

• The Key Objectives are to manage Projects as part of a team through the entire manufacturing process from procurement to despatch.

• The procurement element will involve you being responsible for managing suppliers to obtain quotes, order parts and expedite to specific Project timelines.

• Control parts through the shop floor assembly process, from delivery to despatch.

• Work closely with shop floor personnel to communicate production requirements.

• Liase with Engineering Department to resolve any engineering issues during the procurement and manufacturing processes.

• Manage in process subcon activities.

• Control / raise and close appropriate works orders relating to assigned projects and issue kit date requirements based upon build plan developed with team.

• Report risks to your immediate manager.

• Attend Production meetings.

• Produce packing lists and co-ordinate despatch requirements.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use own initiative, to work within budgets and to deadlines.

• Experienced in procurement, ideally in machined parts and electrical components or similar.

• Ability to use, interrogate and maintain an MRP system.

• Ability to read Mechanical engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.

• A Full UK Driving License would be advantageous but not essential.

• Experienced on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Have previous experience in stock control.

• Solid understanding of core concepts and processes of a Production environment.
• Creativity and analytical skills.

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

• Manufacturing / Engineering experience preferred.

• Dynamometer or precision high speed rotating equipment experienced preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity

• Inquisitive

• Determined

• Organised

• Good communicator – Written & Verbal

• Thorough

• Self-starter

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested in a ground floor opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to UKHR@froudedyno.com. Please be sure to include the reference number in the subject line of your email: Production Controller, Ref No: FUKR-PC-001

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.