LOCATION: North Alabama - office assignment based on proximity to ATN office location
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
JOB NUMBER: 202400018
DEPARTMENT: Continual Improvement
OPENING DATE: 10/28/2024
Description
Develops and conducts training and technical assistance for business and industry, particularly in the area of Quality Systems and Quality Engineering.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to adhering to the policies and procedures as specified by the Alabama Technology Network, the host college, and the Alabama Community College System, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develops and implements technical assistance and training for business and industry, particularly in the area of Quality Systems/Quality Engineering.
Deliver projects as assigned by Director and/or Team Leader.
Trains/facilitates all aspects of and leads implementation of Quality Systems and Quality Engineering as part of project work.
Prepares reports, statistical data, and general information for use in evaluating effectiveness of quality programs implemented for clients.
Submits documentation and reports to Director and/or Central Office as requested.
Collaborates on projects and activities with other ATN staff and Alabama Community College System.
Participates in all Continual Improvement Team activities and on ATN committees as requested.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
Works with clients to complete client satisfaction and impact surveys.
Participates in the formulation and implementation of Team product line, operations, and strategic planning initiatives.
Promotes ATN within civic, professional, technical, and industrial organizations and other agencies.
Collaborates, cooperates, promotes, and communicates with employees of the host college.
Utilizes Enterprise Planning Resources (ERP), NetSuite, to record time and expenses in a timely manner.
Adheres to ATN ISO Quality Management System and National Institute of Standards and Technology/Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST/MEP) guidelines and procedures.
Maintains professional credentials and participates in meetings and conference of relevant professional organizations as required.
Assists with Team efforts of business development, sales and relationship development.
Participates on committees as assigned.
Travel to deliver and/or assist with Team projects as needed throughout the state, required. Occasional overnight travel required (approved travel reimbursed.)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend hours.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical area from a accredited institution.
At least five (5) years full-time work experience in industry or manufacturing in the area of Quality/Continual Improvement.
Work experience in successful applications of quality engineering tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, DOE, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 6Sigma) in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Quality System implementation and management (e.g., ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100).
Experience with project management and delivery of industry training.
Excellent computer skills and experience with various software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Office365.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Note: a minimum of eight (8) years full-time quality/continual improvement work experience in industry or manufacturing may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience/knowledge with one or more of ATN's service delivery specialties: Industrial Maintenance Technology, Lean Enterprise, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering/Technical Services, Leadership & Management Development, or Food Industry.
Experience in business development, marketing, sales, or public relations.
Supplemental Information
Salary: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Technology Network's Salary Schedule T-3 ($66,411 - $108,987).
The selected candidate will be assigned an office location based on their proximity to an existing ATN office location at the Executive Director's discretion.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All job seekers must create an online profile and submit their applications via the link on this webpage. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/atn/. ATN does not accept emailed or paper applications.
IMPORTANT! Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until all required application materials have been uploaded. Once your application has been submitted no additional attachments will be allowed. A complete application packet must be submitted by the posted deadline in order to be considered for this position. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation will be disqualified. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. A completed application package must consist of the following:
Completed online application.
Cover letter specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
Current resume.
College transcript(s), official or unofficial, from all colleges attended where degrees(s) were conferred. A separate transcript of each college attended. Transcript(s) must confirm applicant meets the education requirements. If adegree indicated as earned on application, transcripts must be attached.
Three references with email address must be included in the application. References will receive an e-reference invitation to provide a reference letter electronically.
Copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting.
Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation will be disqualified.
All applications materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given an opportunity to upload these during the process. Do not submit an application until all required application materials have been uploaded. Once your application has been submitted no additional attachments will be allowed. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only. When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an onscreen notice that you have successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean that your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation will be disqualified.
All correspondence with the applicants regarding ATN's search process will be sent via email to the email address used on the applicant's NEOGOV account. Applicants are required to monitor their email accounts for updates regarding positions. If you have questions, contact the ATN Business Manager at (334) 293-4674.
If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOGOV Applicant Support Team
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
855-524-5627
Applicants must adhere to ATN's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense to Montgomery, Alabama.
Alabama Technology Network will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of accommodation(s) should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview at 334-293-4674.
Alabama Technology Network is a multi-location organization and employees of ATN may be assigned to work at any of the ATN worksites, may be required among various worksites and client locations, and must provide their own transportation.
Alabama Technology Network reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment. ATN reserves the right to fill a position within one year of the anticipated start date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, ATN reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position. ATN reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Alabama Technology Network is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community, technical colleges, and other entities under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Alabama Technology Network is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Alabama Technology Network will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you require accommodation, please contact the ATN Business Manager at (334)293-4674.
Benefits
Alabama Teacher's Retirement System
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees who work at least 20hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Employee pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Employee pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip
Premium amounts:
Single $ 30
Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
Member $ 50
Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
Member $ 50
Spouse $ 50
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
ATN matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time ATN employees and their dependents as defined under policy.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Sick Leave
All regular full-time staff earn one day of sick leave (8 hours) per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
Annual Leave
All regular full-time staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years at ATN 8 hours per month
5-9 years at ATN 10 hours per month
10-14 years at ATN 12 hours per month
15-19 years at ATN 14 hours per month
20+years at ATN 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time staff earn up to two workdays (16 hours) of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used by August 31.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
5 locally assigned holidays
Contracted Workdays
260
Agency: Alabama Technology Network
Address: 135 South Union Street Suite 441 Montgomery, Alabama, 36104