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Bourns is a family-owned Company serving a broad range of markets, including automotive, communications, industrial and consumer. Bourns, Inc., with headquarters in Riverside, California and 15 other facilities around the world, has continued growing through acquisitions and start-ups.

Kaschke Components GmbH, which was acquired by Bourns, Inc. on February 1, 2021 and integrated into its Power Division, is a leading manufacturer of inductive components and soft magnetic ferrites in Europe, supporting all business areas of the electronics industry, with a particular focus on industrial electronics, medical technology, automotive electronics, sensor technology and photovoltaics.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (X/F/M)

The role supports the Kaschke management team by analyzing KPIs from SAP and consolidating reporting. Administrative tasks are performed and visitors are received at the site. You act as management administrator for management, coordinate business trips and manage the vehicle fleet. Support with documentation, communication and event management is also part of the role. In addition, the HR department is supported in developing the organizational culture, and special projects such as office design and IT improvements are carried out.

• Assistance to the Kaschke management team
• Major contact and host for visitors to the Kaschke site (internal / customers / suppliers)
• Takes the system administrator role for managing directors: creation, preparation and implementation of templates, layouts, reports and dashboards
• Support preparation and coordination of documentation as well as of external and internal communication
• Responsible for Kaschke’s event management
• Fleet management
• Change management
• Review of existing contracts (and - if necessary - cancellation or adjustment)
• Internal communication (script to prepare, organize, follow-up)
• Committee work (preparation of presentations, minutes, follow-up)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration; alternatively a commercial apprenticeship with relevant practical experience of five years minimum
• Fluent German speaking and writing skills
• Excellent proficiency in English; further languages are a plus
• Excellent team work and collaboration skills
• Experienced with common IT infrastructure and office tools (MS office or similar)
• High social competency in addition to excellent communication skills
• Willingness to take the lead and responsibility and give significant contributions to international teams
• Solution thinking vs. problem finding
• Being able to think and act in complex structures

• Analyzing the Company’s production and transactional processes, identifying cause of waste and developing ideas for improvement. Lead the improvement activities.
• Perform waste identification activities, or
• Facilitate activity of operational lean leaders in team efforts to execute waste identification by use of value stream mapping methodology.
• Prioritize, Identify necessary tools and lead efforts to develop improvement solutions for waste reduction and for meeting secondary targets.
• Explain potential benefits of these ideas and lead implementation.
• Preparing reports regarding status or progress on achieving the goals of the organization concerning results achieved in waste reduction.
• Propose lean measurables and organize data collection and review.
• Compile team activity reports and present them for best practice sharing.
• Staying current on lean manufacturing process best practices and tools used to eliminate waste.
• Establishing and reviewing training needs to achieve waste reduction goals.
• Preparing training materials and executing training or coordinating training with external consultants.
• Ensuring best in class industry practices in terms of lean manufacturing are continuously benchmarked and adopted when deemed to be useful for meeting Company goals.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in the engineering/technical field
• you have experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
• you have a minimum of five years relevant experience in Lean manufacturing
• you have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

In Hungary, Bourns, Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka, we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém, we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term. We’are looking for our new colleague for our team in Ajka. Join our team!

MATERIAL PLANNER

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Procurement and tracking of raw materials and packaging materials for production
• Continuous communication with our suppliers
• Planning the supply of raw materials and monitoring deliveries
• Recording information in SAP system
• Continuous stock optimization, setting and achieving stock targets
• Setting and checking of logistics parameters used in the SAP system
• Handling supplier logistics complaints
• Working closely with colleagues in supply chain, logistics and related departments
• Carrying out project related activities
• Tracking of critical materials, coordination of extra shipments, timely initiation of escalations in the supply chain
• Preparing reports and analyses
• Logistical coordination of new projects prior to the start of series production
• Inventory monitoring at factory level
• Forecasting future stock levels and monitoring their realization
• Preparing weekly, monthly and annual stock analysis reports and statements

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have a degree (preferably in logistics)
• You have at least two years relevant experience within an international automotive manufacturing environment
• You have strong Excel knowledge
• You have experience with SAP
• You have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

• Delivery of process optimized design solutions for new plastic parts to achieve efficient tooling design and safe launch of new molding SOP.
• Development of supplier assessment system for current and possible new supplier at Thermoset proto- and serial- tooling.
• Coordination of the implementation of mold tools from design to final PPAP.
• Development, evaluation and implementation of ‘best practice’ manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling equipment capabilities and quality controls.
• Conferring with vendors to determine process optimized tooling and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluating products according to specific actions and quality standards.
• Interaction and involvement with multiple functional groups within the division as necessary to successfully execute the requirements of this position.
• Supporting new quotation activities by providing detailed cost estimates to include: mold tooling time and cost, cycle times, and launch costs.
• Focusing on product quality improvements , labor and overhead productivity gains while employing Kaizen thinking and Six Sigma/Shainin problem solving.
• Supporting concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects as a decision-making partner with a focus on DTC (Design to Cost), DFM/A (Design for Manufacturing / Assembly), high OEE, low scrap, benchmark Cp/Cpk, and customer-specific requirements.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in the engineering field
• you have Mold tool design/Molding project background
• you have at least five years experience in Molding / Tooling engineering, manufacturing & project management within a complex international automotive manufacturing environment
• you have experience in Ms Office, Ms Project, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, Mold Flow
• you have a good approach for utilizing APQP, FMEA, SPC
• you have experience in equipment and tooling purchasing
• you have effective analytical and problem solving skills
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

In Hungary, Bourns, Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka, we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém, we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term. We’are looking for our new colleague for our team in Ajka. Join our team!

PROJECT COORDINATOR
We are seeking a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the execution of the project. As a member of the Bourns Engineering team, you will manage day-to-day resources, provide project guidance and monitor and report on the project’s metrics as defined in the Project Plan.  As Project Coordinator, you will be the primary communicator for the project, distributing information according to the Plan. The Project Coordinator augments the project manager’s visibility for larger projects. The Project Coordinator is chartered as a representative of the project manager who proactively ensures future events will occur as planned. He or she signals problem areas and recommends solutions.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Coordination of product launches & project activities
• Providing help to expedite projects and support organizations
• Providing independent assessment of project information and status to the project manager, plant management and the project team
• Ensuring that planning and milestones are satisfied
• Ensuring that control procedures are being adhered to
• Seeking to shorten the critical path everyday
• Disciplinary issues of project execution
• Management of day-to-day project activities regarding new product launches, product and process changes and cost-saving actions
• Supervision of project activities, project/timing/resource/budget/quality planning and execution
• Providing leadership to the cross-functional project team assigned for process development, project execution and product realization
• Coordination of product or technology transfers, when needed
• Leading specification/documentation and purchasing activities for processes, technical solutions, equipment, and tooling and measuring equipments
• Supporting supplier/vendor selection activities
• Leading major process and/or quality improvement actions
• Development and leading the implementation of continuous improvement strategies (5S; BPS etc)
• Facilitating and mediation of team issues and guiding interactions between members of the team
• Leading training efforts for the product teams
• Supervision of the overall APQP

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have a degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering or management)
• You have at least two years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing and project management within a complex international automotive manufacturing environment
• You have a broad understanding of program management and multiple engineering disciplines
• You have effective leadership skills, analytical and problem solving skills
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong influential and negotiation skills
• You are able to manage complexity and networking within a matrix structure
• You are familiar with APQP, FMEA, SPC
• You have experience in equipment and tooling purchasing
• You have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

Bourns is a family-owned Company serving a broad range of markets, including automotive, communications, industrial and consumer. Bourns, Inc., with headquarters in Riverside, California and 15 other facilities around the world, has continued growing through acquisitions and start-ups.
In Hungary, Bourns Inc. has two sites, in Ajka and Veszprém. In Ajka, we have our automotive manufacturing activities, while in Veszprém, we have no manufacturing but development and sales activities. At our sites, we provide an inspiring and creative environment that guarantees the development of new ideas and innovative solutions in the long term. We’are looking for our new colleague in our engineering team in Ajka. Join our team!

PROCESS ENGINEER
As a member of the Bourns engineering team, you will have the opportunity to directly support the plant’s production processes in order to reach the plant objectives concerning productivity, efficiency, internal scrap rate, and to operate in-line with the plant quality regulations, applying the principles of lean manufacturing.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Ensuring the quality and operation of the machines and processes in your production area
• In case of quality problems, you will introduce immediate actions, define root causes, introduce corrective actions, monitor validations - present the results
• Designing production processes and quality requirements
• FMEA coordination;
• Coordination of APQP activities
• Contributing to the preparation of machine and machine part specifications
• Tracking, recording and updating drawings, work instructions and other specifications
• Initiating change, contributing to the change implementation plan
• Coordinating manufacturability testing of new/changed materials supplied, trial production

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have a degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering)
• You have min. 5 years experience in engineering, production or project management in a multinational automotive manufacturing environment
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• You have knowledge of the IATF 16949 standard
• You have experience in the application of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA process models
• You have strong, active communicative English language skills

Location: H-8400 Ajka, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Maintaining high customer satisfaction is the key responsibility of our back office teams in Veszprém. We are handling all arising requests regarding our products for all European markets  - taking price offers, monitoring market trends, supporting our sales colleagues (Inside Sales team), administering orders, handling aleatory complaints (Customer Service team). In addition, keeping daily contact with our customers and distributors, analyzing and explaining sales related data, trends, and creating various reports (Sales Data team).

In order to better fulfill our European customers’ needs we are seeking an Area Sales Manager.

AREA SALES MANAGER
As an Area Sales Manager your main responsibility will be the sale of Bourns® products within the assigned sales territory (Eastern Europe) to all existing and potential customers with a focus on major key accounts. You will take ownership for the overall business development in the assigned region.

Your primary duties and responsibilities:

• Obtain purchase orders from customers within territory;
• Develop new business for Bourns (new customers, identify product gaps, advise about trends and needs);
• Cooperate with Customer Service team for proper handling of customer orders and distribution partners in Demand Discovery and Demand Creation;
• Make an optimum number of face-to-face and virtual sales calls to engineering and purchasing contacts for the purpose of product presentations, pursuing information and obtaining sales orders;
• Seek new uses and applications for Bourns® products; assist customers in adopting Bourns® products to their own requirements and specifications;
• Achieve monthly sales booking and new design quotas and forecasts;
• Submit reports on customers and market trends and on key customer activities;
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, sales contests, and trade shows, as directed.

You are the ideal candidate if:

• You have a degree in electronic engineering (or electronic background)
• You have a minimum of five years successful experience in a key account / account sales function (ideally in passive components and semiconductors)
• You have the ability to develop and maintain a cordial relationship with engineers and buyers across multiple hierarchies
• You have the ability to interpret customer specifications and make recommendations to customer engineers
• You have the ability to operate with a minimum of supervision and the ability to solve problems with a minimum of guidance (work from home-office)
• You must be a self-starter, dependable and accept responsibility
• You can speak fluently in English and Hungarian

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Maintaining high customer satisfaction is the key responsibility of our back office teams in Veszprém. We are handling all arising requests regarding our products for all European markets  - taking price offers, monitoring market trends, supporting our sales colleagues (Inside Sales team), administering orders, handling aleatory complaints (Customer Service team). In addition, keeping daily contact with our customers and distributors, analyzing and explaining sales related data, trends, and creating various reports (Sales Data team).

In order to better fulfill our European customers’ needs we are seeking a Customer Service Representative at the EMEA Sales HQ in Veszprém.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
ON A DAILY BASIS YOU WILL:

• Check all incoming orders on part numbers, price and conditions and enter it into the system / handle cancellation requests;
• Handle and change orders / material returns / samples orders;
• Deal with SAP-exceptions and take proactive steps to avoid unnecessary exceptions;
• Monitor open orders (backlog) by customer and take actions to solve with factories;
• Handle stock reserves and safety stock / consignment stock;
• Create credit and debit notes as needed;
• Analyze and respond to customer requests related to service performance;
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with product management, manufacturer representatives, distributors, customers and field sales personnel at all levels to solicit comments on department effectiveness and implement corrective or improvement actions.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have degree in commercial discipline or equivalent education
• You have order processing and sales experience, preferably in an international environment
• You have the ability to work independently, to prioritize projects, multitask and meet deadlines
• You are a very open, proactive, communicative person
• You have a highly customer focused attitude
• You are fluent in English (fluency in English is a must for this position; German is a plus)
• You have SAP knowledge (SAP knowledge is an advantage)

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

We are seeking an Electrical Team Leader, who is responsible for the concept, design, and development of new products including establishing design requirements, generating design concepts, prototyping and design evaluation. As member of the Bourns Engineering Team, you will provide technical leadership for multiple projects, work with cross-functional teams to ensure design, test, and development systems meet internal and customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory safety standards. You will manage, lead and mentor engineers with less experience and provide technical assistance to team members on each project.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• management and execution of engineering projects and programs of moderate to high-level complexity ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Company standards, operational requirements and business needs.
• provision of project management guidance using various business tools while utilizing a systematic approach to project execution and tracking.
• leading and managing  projects to meet cost savings targets and quality improvement initiatives and maximize cost reductions.
• scheduling, managing and communication of complex project plans to ensure project plans meet customer milestones and expectations.
• fostering new and innovative ideas to optimize process output, throughput and equipment utilization.
• design and development of devices and systems using concepts, prototyping and device and system evaluation.
• accountable for products and processes from component to system levels.
• developing and qualifying test methods, protocols and procedures used in product qualification, design verification, reporting and document control.
• establishment and assurance of appropriate processes used for design reviews of new and redesigned parts, including:
• Tolerance analysis;
• Drawing reviews; and
• Geometric Dimensioning systems.
• preparing technical documentation in conformance with Company design control procedures including:
• Design requirements and change plans;
• Drawings and processes verification; and
• Test protocols, reports and verification documents.
• reviewing and approving Engineering Change Notices.
• preparing effective, content-rich management reports and presentations.
• overseeing the execution of feasibility and verification testing using test fixtures and laboratory instruments.
• when requested, traveling to domestic or foreign locations of the Company, or its actual or prospective customers or suppliers, working in an office, laboratory or production environment to analyze and solve engineering-related issues.
• Other duties that support the success of the Company.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• you have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience (A Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline is desired)
• you have a minimum of seven years related engineering experience
• you have a minimum of two years people management experience and you are able to motivate others
• you have the ability to lead teams in:
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis; and
• Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• you are proficient in creating and managing budgets for electrical group and for complex programs
• you have strong, active communicative English language skills
• you have strong analytical skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills
• you have Process Excellence and/or Six Sigma (Black Belt or Green Belt) experience or certification
• you are willing to travel on business trips

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Maintaining high customer satisfaction is the key responsibility of our back office teams in Veszprém. We are handling all arising requests regarding our products for all European markets - taking price offers, monitoring market trends, supporting our sales colleagues (Inside Sales team), administering orders, handling aleatory complaints (Customer Service team). Also, keeping daily contact with our customers and distributors, analyzing and explaining sales related data, trends, and creating various reports (Sales Data team).

In order to better fulfill our European customers’ needs we are seeking an Inside Sales Representative at the EMEA Sales HQ in Veszprém.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ON A DAILY BASIS YOU WILL:

• Handle requests for various customers/distributors of your assigned area;
• Handle price requests, contracts and other internal reports;
• Proactively support the Area Sales Manager in the territory you will be responsible for;
• Follow-up quotations, opportunities.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF:

• You have degree in commercial discipline or equivalent education
• You have the ability to work independently, to prioritize projects, multitask and meet deadlines
• You are an easily accessible and very open, communicative person
• You have a highly service oriented attitude
• You are fluent in English - fluency in English is a must for this position (German language knowledge is an advantage)
• You have SAP knowledge (SAP knowledge is an advantage)

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Maintaining high customer satisfaction is the key responsibility of our back office teams in Veszprém. We are handling all arising requests regarding our products for all European markets - taking price offers, monitoring market trends, supporting our sales colleagues (Inside Sales team), administering orders, handling aleatory complaints (Customer Service team). And keeping daily contact with our customers and distributors, analyzing and explaining sales related data, trends, and creating various reports (Sales Data team).

In order to better fulfill our European customers’ needs we are seeking a Sales Data Analyst at the EMEA Sales HQ in Veszprém.

SALES DATA ANALYST

As a Sales Data Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to extract, clean, and analyze sales data to create regular reports and dashboards. Working closely with the Sales Data Manager EMEA, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to various stakeholders by delivering insightful and visually appealing reports using tools such as Excel and Tableau.

Your daily responsibilities will be:

• Creating standard and ad-hoc reports
• Generating ad-hoc reports to provide answers to specific sales-related questions from upper management
• Working closely with sales teams to understand their data needs
• Developing dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate key sales metrics
• Proactively maintaining and enhancing our reports, driving continuous improvement
• Fostering open communication channels with our sales leadership at all levels, ensuring alignment

You are the ideal candidate if:

• You have degree in commercial discipline or equivalent education
• You have dedication to maintaining high standards of performance and achieving excellence
• You have robust analytical skills adept at dissecting complex data sets
• You have prior experience working in an international team
• You have fluency in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas with ease
• You have proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI and Tableau, with a bonus for familiarity with SQL/VBA or similar tools
• You have a naturally communicative and approachable personality, combined with a keen eye for detail
• You have proven capacity to thrive in self-directed environments, skillfully managing multiple tasks and consistently meeting deadlines

Location: H-8200 Veszprém, Hungary
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to allas@bourns.com.