Careers at Superior Diesel

At Superior Diesel, our commitment to excellence is ingrained in our Values, Purpose, Vision, and Mission. We believe that fostering a vibrant culture not only empowers our team members but also drives innovation to provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

Values

• Personal and Professional Growth
• Relational Connectedness
• Doing the Right Thing

Purpose

Develop People to Develop the Business

We recognize that the foundation of a successful business lies in the continuous development of our people. As we invest in our team, we propel the growth and success of our business.

Vision

Create Value to Create Opportunity

Through our commitment to people, relationships, solutions, and products, we aim to create lasting value that opens doors to new opportunities for our team, customers, and the industries we serve.

Mission

We offer our people limitless opportunity for excellence by providing our customers state of the art, competitive, and world-class power solutions.  However, it isn’t good enough just to know our products and our company.  If we are going to be successful applying power solutions into a customer’s equipment, we need to make a customer’s business our business and show them we are the best partner in the industry.  Customers need a power solution provider that knows their applications, knows their customers, knows their business, and knows we will provide the highest level of support when they need it.  We make the customers’ business our business.

Open Positions:

Assembly Technician

Job Summary

The Assembly Technician is responsible for producing engine packages by assembling parts and subassemblies. This individual must be a quick learner and be willing to be cross-trained to work in the flow line, cells, or code cell. Must have a mechanical background.

Days: Monday-Friday (8 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications in manuals and plan assembly or building operations according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Manage inventory following established guidelines and procedures including labeling and locating parts, picking parts from appropriate locations in specified quantities, delivering parts to work areas, and recording and communicating inventory levels.
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
• Position or align components for assembly; set and verify parts clearances
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Collect all material and equipment outlined in the engineering specifications for the certain package.
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies.
• Lie out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Measure dimensions of completed products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Properly use wrenches, power drills, mallets, hammers, chisels, and gauges.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain inventory of parts in work stations.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Cross train throughout the shop; understand various builds and product lines.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 0-50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to routinely stand, sit, stoop, twist, and bend through  a nine-hour shift
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and a level of ambidexterity
• Visual acuity (corrected) required for inspecting work and reading written material, job orders, computer screens

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work well with others cooperatively and courteously
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Must be able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Must have knowledge of English, including proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
• Must be able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion with minimum instruction and adhere to established routines and practices
• Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance
• Must have basic knowledge of computers

 

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Must have at minimum one year of mechanical background

 

Production Assembly Technician Expectations

As a Production Assembly Technician, you are expected to perform the responsibilities of this position in an efficient, accurate and courteous manner while dealing with frequent interruptions. Your attendance and willingness to take responsibility for your contributions are crucial to the company’s success.

 

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 

                        

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Product Manager

Job Summary

The Product Manager is tasked with developing and implementing successful product and marketing strategies to profitably grow sales of a designated product line or application(s) to both existing and new customers throughout the territory.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Design & Selection

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of available products for potential customer applications and how they can best be utilized.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding (strengths, weaknesses) of competitive products offered within the territory.
• Assist salesman with engine- product selection or parts offerings.
• Gather market data (customer needs and competitive features) to drive competitive and differentiated engine package designs or parts kitting options.
• Develop and implement successful strategies to maintain and / or grow market share with customer engine tier changes.
• Coordinate prototype package development and promotion for assigned products.
• Train existing sales force to promote the features and benefits of assigned products.

Material Planning

• Lead material planning activity for assigned products.  Work with sales to utilize existing tools and processes to forecast, plan, and procure material to assure competitive lead times for assigned products.
• Develop and implement alternative strategies to plan material to meet customer lead times and avoid excess or obsolete inventory.
• Develop and execute a phase out and/or transition strategy for discontinued products 

 

Market Analysis and Development

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of available customer applications and uses for products within the territory.
• Utilize leads and market data to identify new customers and applications for assigned products.

 

Cost / Pricing Strategy

• Work with in-house engineering and purchasing groups to optimize packages for cost and customer value.
• Gather and organize competitive pricing feedback.
• Assist account managers with cost estimates and pricing strategies for new products.
• Review margin reports to evaluate cost / pricing effectiveness.
• Lead the annual pricing review process for assigned products

Projections / Forecasts

• Assist with and provide short term and long-term sales forecasts for assigned products

Product Support

• Work with service group to identify and resolve customer product issues so as to assures repeat sales

Other

• Assist with special projects as needed including new product evaluation, acquisition due diligence, and other.
• Travel as needed for customer visits, site visits, application reviews, etc. (less than 10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong telephone communication skills and etiquette.
• Must be able to work well with others and assist the public cooperatively and courteously.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Must be able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Must be able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion with minimum instruction and adhere to established routines and practices.
• Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance.

 

Education and Experience Required

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing is preferred
• At least two years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment is required

 

Product Manager Expectations

As a Product Manager, you are expected to perform the responsibilities of this position in an efficient, accurate and courteous manner while dealing with frequent interruptions. Your attendance and willingness to take responsibility for your contributions are crucial to the company’s success.

 

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 

 

Ready to apply? Apply online »

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