Engineering Intern Salary in Minneapolis, MN

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Warranty Part Receiver. Position type: Full-Time, Contract Duration: 6 Month Location: Minneapolis, MN 55420 As a Warranty Part Receiver, you will: Job Summary: Manage the Warranty part return process from part receipt from dealer to part shipment to supplier. The goal will be to maintain the shortest possible cycle times. There are approximately 70-90 parts returned per working day, which are supplied by approx. 35 vendors and counting. It will be critical to develop, follow, and maintain up-to-date best practices and Standard Work procedures that ensure all process are followed consistently and accurately. Standard work will include MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) in which the candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting on progress towards goals as well as bringing visibility to any issues or hurdles. Responsibilities: Safety is important; this role requires the use of safety shoes, protective eye wear and gloves. Accountability will be important in this role to manage time and processes, as this role requires a self-motivated person to ensure metrics and goals are met. This position will require standard work adherence and creation as processes need created and maintained, as well as escalation of issues and identifying process improvements. Customer Service Skills are critical, as this role provides support and interfaces with both our dealers, customers, adjacent teams, and the Claims Management team. Standard Work - organize warehouse with spirit of continual change and improvement, key aspects will be utilizing 5S, Lean thinking, and Managing for Daily Improvements (MDI). The position requires detailed process documentation, labeling of work areas, engagement with Vendor Recovery to ensure standard work is accurate and up to date. Part Shipping - This role must accurately and timely ship parts to suppliers in exchange for warranty credit and failure analysis. Parts shipment to suppliers should not exceed 30 days with a couple of exceptions. Part Receiving - Accurately and timely record and receive parts into electronic database, correctly matching component supplier and part number received. Parts to be received into system within 1-2 business days of receiving them. Key Competencies: Business Focus: Understands the business requirements and impact of process breakdowns Planning and Organization: Awareness of trends that may affect shipping or receiving cycle times, and early identification of potentially larger issues Innovation/Change Management: Refocusing on the layout and standard work that will streamline processes, eliminate waste and improve the cycle time between Warranty Claim and Vendor Reimbursement Communication: Able to clearly communicate part return and Computer Database Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Builds and retains relationships through positive interactions that influence others to want to work with and achieve the goals. This will be important in working with suppliers, warranty, engineering, supply management and vendor recovery teams Product Knowledge: Demonstrates basic knowledge of refrigeration principles and Thermo King Products MUST HAVE: Basic Competency with Windows Operating Systems (Excel, Word) Ability to demonstrate good communication and customer service skills Ability to work standing 90% of the day and lift 50lbs Comfortable with database systems - such as learning and maneuvering system databases, uploading spreadsheets, barcode scanners, testing database enhancements, etc. NICE TO HAVE: Previous experience with Warranty/Claims or Service Contracts Bilingual - Spanish The ideal candidate will have: 1-3 years of Return Merchandise Authorization / RMA experience. Experience in utilizing Warehouse Management tools. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you! Dishank Sharma Sr Associate Recruitment PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $20-25 per Hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022) Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected] or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Our client is a worldwide leader in project management, manufacturing, installation of building envelope systems, and engineering services.They are seeking a Director of Risk Management and Contracts for the US, who will provide strong, visible commercial leadership across the US embedding a commercial strategy in line with business plans, aims, and objectives. The candidate can be in the Greater Minneapolis, MN area OR the Greater Hartford, CT area.The Director of Risk Management and Contracts will maximize the financial effectiveness and profitability of the business area through the diligent application of agreed contractual and commercial practices and with the careful management of risk from the tender stage through to completion. They will support the group's drive to create profitable and sustainable growth, generating a positive cash flow and maintaining an equitable trading risk profile.Key Position Responsibilities• Fully establish, develop, and deploy an effective commercial service with clear accountabilities, key priorities, and an organizational design/team, governance structure, and consistent approach.• Provide technical excellence, training, and support to the team, developing a highly effective and knowledgeable commercial skillset with the blend of experience and capability to meet project needs.• Implement the "Commercial Playbook" - a set of guiding principles, processes, and governance that are consistently deployed across the Group, bringing greater commercial control and risk management to the business.• Provide a transparent risk and opportunity schedule for the US that brings greater focus and leadership accountability for managing the key strategic and operational issues.• Provide greater assurance to high-risk projects with a commercial strategy and accountable leadership plan to close out in line, or ahead of budgeted expectations.• Embed a robust project review process across all projects, including project-level risk and opportunity schedules and accurate cashflow forecasts. Identify early warnings and take quick and appropriate action to protect the group's position.• Ensure commercial reporting across all projects is accurate, consistent, and provided promptly to support the preparation of monthly management accounts information.• Provide leadership in driving early projects through to satisfactory contracts, and oversight in monitoring the financial performance of live projects.• Evaluate the challenges faced by the company, take actions to reduce risks, and develop opportunities.• Drive key performance indicators across all areas of the function to ensure that projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest standards.• Working with Finance, put in place a cash leadership action plan with greater emphasis on project forecasting accuracy, cash collection, improved commercial [payment] terms, and improved reporting tools to enable clear ownership and accountability for positive cash generation.• Support the implementation of the group's digital transformation agenda.• Ensure contract documents are properly executed before project commencement and that from contract award a robust 'budget to build' is in place and a seamless handover from tender/work winning teams to project execution/delivery teams has taken place.• Establish equitable business terms with key customer groups including contract 'red-lines' / bonding strategy.• Embed a robust work-winning process across all tenders, including the negotiation of contract terms with an acceptable risk profile.Position Specific Authorities• Speak on behalf of the company to external key stakeholders; develop and maintain industry-wide relationships.• Represent the company to customers.• Monthly sign-off of Project Reviews.• Subject to delegation of authority limitations:(a) approve any financial costs and interim payments;(b) execute contract documents;(c) staff vacancies and appointments;(d) approve final accounts in line with PR/budget position;(e) purchase orders;(f) employment of certain external advisors - commercial consultants / legal;(g) approval of staff expenses and leave; and(h) approval and authorization of tenders.QualificationsBachelor of Science, Business + Relevant Professional Experience