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| Champaign, Illinois employment opportunities |
Please send your application and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
(Find us on a map)
or Email it to: apply@horizonhobby.com
If you are offered a position, Drug Screening and Background Checking will be required.
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| Ontario, California employment opportunities |
Please send your application and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4710 E. Guasti
Ontario, CA 91761
(Find us on a map)
or Email it to: applyca@horizonhobby.com
If you are offered a position, Drug Screening and Background Checking will be required.
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Champaign, IL
Position: Manifest Operator - F/T
Department: Shipping
Posted Date: 11/6/2009 10:51:26 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Manifest Operator is responsible for the manifesting of all outbound packages using required carrier and customs documentation. Invoicing and loading of parcels manifested while prioritizing and meeting carrier pick-up times.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a solid work history and be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Ability to handle multiple tasks and be familiar with using computers. Employment Application required to be considered.
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Position: Category Development Manager - Chargers and Batteries
Department: Product Development
Posted Date: 11/6/2009 10:50:38 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Charger and Battery Category Development Manager is responsible for developing a vision for their category that follows Horizon’s strategic plans.
The Category Development Manager (CDM) is responsible for understanding trends within the technologies of chargers and batteries and ensuring that Horizon is developing innovative products with the category.
The CDM is responsible for developing and managing a project portfolio to introduce projects to our customers in a timely manner and at an acceptable price.
The CDM is responsible for developing and managing a team of Product Developers that are assigned to work on projects with the Charger and Battery Category.
The CDM is responsible for overall development and maintenance of vendor relationships. This will include seeking out new vendor relationships to meet new development needs as well as maintaining ongoing vendor relationships to make certain we have healthy relationships with vendors and assign the correct projects to the correct vendor partner.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in product development of consumer electronic goods, familiarity with battery charging systems and battery applications necessary
• Minimum of 5 years experience in team development and resource management
• Strong project management and communication skills necessary
• Must have experience in compliance and regulatory support of development of electronic products for an international client base.
• Knowledge of the R/C industry and/or hands-on experience is desirable
• Engineering and 3D CAD skill is a plus
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Position: Sr. Product Developer - Surface
Department: Product Development
Posted Date: 11/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Surface Senior Product Developer is responsible for product development of surface products including vehicle and accessory development for R/C car and truck projects. The Senior Product Developer is responsible for researching the customer needs across the surface segment to develop a portfolio plan that exceeds the customer needs; establishing Horizon as an innovation leader within our industry. They are responsible for managing their resources and projects to ensure timely completion of projects. They are responsible for developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships in accordance with Horizon’s Basics.
• The Senior Product Developer (SPD) is responsible for understanding trends within the surface category and developing an ongoing portfolio of projects to establish or capitalize on trends.
• The SPD is responsible for developing and managing a project portfolio to introduce projects to our customers in a timely manner and at an acceptable price.
• The SPD is responsible for developing and managing a team of Product Developers that are assigned to work on surface projects.
• The SPD is responsible for development and maintenance of vendor relationships. This will include seeking out new vendor relationships to meet new development needs as well as maintaining ongoing vendor relationships to make certain we have healthy relationships with vendors and assign the correct projects to the correct vendor partner.
• The SPD is responsible for the overall project management of projects within their portfolio, including requirement management, schedule management, issue management, and regular communication and status reporting.
• The SPD is responsible for the quality of their product portfolio and will work with Product Development, Quality Resources, and Product Support to insure that quality goals are established and met.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in product development or product management
• Minimum of 2 years experience in team development and resource management
• Strong project management and communication skills necessary
• Knowledge of the R/C industry and/or hands-on experience is desirable
• Experience in automotive or motorsports industries is desirable
• Engineering and 3D CAD skill is a plus
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Position: Quality Engineer
Department: Product Development - Quality Control
Posted Date: 11/5/2009 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring a high level of quality in our products by creating, improving and implementing robust manufacturing, test and inspection processes and holding our manufacturing partners accountable to them. In addition, the Quality Engineer works with our internal Purchasing and Development departments to manage existing and new products to ensure that they arrive in our customers' hands on time with an excellent level of quality that delights our customers.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and maintain controlled manufacturing systems and processes designed to provide high quality products.
2. Coordinate with Purchasing and Product Development to ensure that production schedules are kept and supported.
3. Work with our manufacturing partners to ensure capabilities, capacity, processes, and quality are capable of meeting current and future needs.
4. Implement a manufacturing test system with a goal of improving overall product quality and minimizing “defects”.
5. Evaluate and recommend appropriate level of development resources to execute product plan efficiently on an ongoing basis.
6. Work with Marketing and Purchasing teams to develop forecasts for long-lead components.
7. Ensure that we have a good balance of manufacturing load across our manufacturing sub-contractors and develop contingency strategies that can be used as back-up plans in the case of delivery issues with suppliers or manufacturers.
8. Schedule time efficiently to provide cost effective job performance. Initiate and respond to all related job tasks in a timely manner. Assume responsibility for own actions.
9. Initiate and continue professional growth. Participate in training programs with passion to apply acquired knowledge into practice
Qualifications/Experience:
-Bachelor of Science or higher, preferably BSCE, BSEE, BSME or BSIE.
-Two to five years of consumer products manufacturing experience.
- Experience in ISO 9000 or similar Quality standards and ability to implement those standards.
- Experience working with RF electronics or injection molding.
- Experience with QA test and inspection plan development.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs, Project or other project management software. Engineering software knowledge is a plus.
- ASQ CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is a plus.
- Experience and knowledge of working with RC hobby products is a plus.
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Position: Account Representative
Department: Sales - Wholesale
Posted Date: 10/15/2009 8:41:21 AM
Responsibilities Include:
Manage a large base of hobby dealers, calling on a regular basis, promoting new products and special promotions. Support the sales team taking inbound sales calls and servicing dealers' needs.
Hours are: Monday and Wednesday 10:00ama - 7:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Qualifications/Experience:
2 years of customer service or sales experience.
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills including Ms. Office and internet.
Good problem solving skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma, college education preferred.
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Position: Sales Representative
Department: Wholesale Sales
Posted Date: 10/15/2009 8:31:19 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Sales Representative provides outrageously excellent service to our customers. This position handles sales calls from established retail accounts. This individual will also input information into the computer and process the necessary paperwork to ensure accurate records are kept.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess prior sales and customer service experience as well as a proficiency in data entry and MS Office software. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and desire to work in a high energy environment are essential. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
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Position: Sales Manager
Department: Consumer Sales Manager
Posted Date: 10/1/2009 4:38:54 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Sales Manager is responsible for leading and supervising our Consumer Sales Team. This individual will build customer relationships, promote sales growth, foster team unity and encourage quality customer service for our customers.
Qualifications/Experience:
1- 3 years experience in a professional call center.
2- 3 years experience managing a department of at least 12 people.
3- Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
4- Retail sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
5- Strong organization and communication skills required.
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Position: Senior Product Developer - Helicopters
Department: Product Development
Posted Date: 9/29/2009 2:14:12 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Senior Product Developer - Helicopters is responsible to coordinate the efficient development and manufacture of high quality helicopter products designed to create and meet the needs and desires of our targeted consumers. In accomplishing this goal, the Senior Product Developer will focus on a superior price/value ratio to ensure that Horizon develops and sources the right quality products with the right features at the right cost to satisfy the intended customer. The Senior Product Developer will work independently on a day-to-day basis to maximize both sales and margin potential as well as develop and promote positive proprietary vendor relationships
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a product development setting in either the R/C hobby or toy industries. Should also have good knowledge of the R/C industry and significant hands-on experience using R/C products. The well-qualified applicant will be an R/C helicopter expert.
Proficiency with ProEngineer and/or AutoCAD is preferred.
College degree in related field is highly preferred, but must have high school diploma.
Must be self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to organize and set work priorities for themselves.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Should have good proficiency in the use of computers with knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project applications.
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Position: Service Center Parts Administrator
Department: Service Center
Posted Date: 9/25/2009 2:12:15 PM
Responsibilities Include:
Horizon Hobby is a high-performance, people oriented marketer and distributor of hobby products. We are seeking a motivated individual to assist our service center team. Position is responsible for maintaining inventory for repair parts for engines and radios, distributing employee orders, checking in and shipping repair orders.
Qualifications/Experience:
PC and data entry skills essential including experience w/ Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous customer service exp helpful.
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Position: Electrical Engineer
Department: Product Development
Posted Date: 8/12/2009 3:21:37 PM
Responsibilities Include:
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a leadership position responsible for the design and development of battery and charging system applications and technology. The position will understand regulatory and compliance needs of the US and International markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identify and develop new products, product revisions and ongoing quality standards for assigned batteries and charging systems.
2. Coordinate the research, design, testing and development of new products with all departments involved in the process.
3. Acquire and maintain familiarity with cutting edge technology in the battery and charging system applications relevant to Horizon’s products.
Qualifications/Experience:
BS degree in EE.
At least 2 years experience in the design and development of either NIMH and LIPO battery technology or of charging system technology.
Experience with consumer goods battery applications a plus.
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Position: Materials Handler (2nd shift)
Department: Inventory Control
Posted Date: 8/10/2009 2:00:25 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Material Handler will be responsible for relocating inventory from backstock to primary pick locations throughout the entire warehouse. Full time and part time positions available. Part time positions work over 25 hours per week.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must be able to perform heavy physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling and reaching. Certified forklift status or the ability to be certified is required. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday 3:30-midnight. Employment Application required to be considered for this position.
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Position: Stocker
Department: Inventory Control - Days
Posted Date: 8/10/2009 1:58:19 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Inventory Control Associate will be personally accountable for all inventory from the time the product is properly placed into a reserve area until such time as a picker selects an item from a primary pick location. This responsibility shall include the processes of stocking the primary pick from reserve, preparing labels for backstock, moving backstock via RF from the reserve area into primary pick or backstock staging area, moving product via RF from the backstock staging area into backstock locations, evaluating and correcting backstock location errors, and the downstocking of product with the RF scanner from the backstock locations into the primary pick.
Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates must be able to perform heavy physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling and reaching. The individual must have the ability to operate an RF scanner.
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Position: Shipping Associate (FT or PT)
Department: Shipping
Posted Date: 8/10/2009 1:57:43 PM
Responsibilities Include:
A Shipping Associate will be trained in one or more of the following Warehouse positions:
Order Picker:
Responsibilities:
The Order Picker is responsible for selecting products from shelves to fulfill orders. This person will read a sequence of letters and numbers to identify product and product location.
Order Verifier/Packer:
Responsibilities:
The Order Verifier/Packer will be responsible for verifying customer orders for accuracy and packing the orders for shipment.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate must have a good attention to detail and be self-motivated to work at a set pace and accuracy level. This person must be able to perform some physical activity such as lifting up to 70 lbs, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking on concrete several hours a day. Prior warehouse experience helpful but not necessary.
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Position: Creative Group Manager
Department: Marketing
Posted Date: 7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM
Responsibilities Include:
The Creative Group Manager will work in partnership with the Brand Manager to understand his or her product category and help establish the vision and identity of each brand.
He/she works with the Senior Creative Director and/or Creative Director to establish the conceptual and stylistic direction for each brand and develop creative strategies to support the brands.
The Creative Group Manager then leads his/her team in producing effective creative solutions to execute those strategies
Qualifications/Experience:
Must have strong leadership ability. Understanding of the creative process is essential.
5+ years experience managing creative people in an agency or studio environment preferred.
Must have strong Macintosh literacy and proficiency with current versions of the following applications: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Proficiency in multimedia applications such as Dreamweaver, Flash or PowerPoint is a plus.
Education: BA degree in Graphic Design preferred. A minimum of an Associates Degree in design or related field may be considered upon evaluation of portfolio.
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Position: Senior Engineer - Electrical
Department: Corp. - Proprietary Product Development
Posted Date: 2/27/2009 2:34:48 PM
Responsibilities Include:
As part of the Product Development Team, it is the Engineer’s responsibility to utilize specialized knowledge of principles and (preferably) considerable radio control experience to design, build, test and analyze RC products.
Summary: The successful candidate brings a level of training and experience in the field of software development and is responsible for practical results based on the previously determined technical direction.
• Vision/Mission: Understands how the technical element practically interfaces with other technical areas, and business units’ mission.
• Functional Competence: Subject matter knowledge with ability to deliver results based on direction provided. Able to connect the dots between the technical and business benefits to the company. Able to research, evaluate, and troubleshoot issues and assist in root cause analysis and resolution. Highly analytical; and detail oriented.
• Execution: Manages day-to-day delivery of project output. Monitors progress to goal throughout every phase of the project.
• Results Orientation: Impatiently seeks results; and capitalizes aggressively on opportunities for improvement.
• Service Mentality: Continually seeks solutions that serve and support our customers. Assists in solving problems that aren’t necessarily readily apparent for our customers.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Builds upon and maintains the radio system software platform.
2. Works with rest of engineering team to directly develop products for proprietary radio brands.
3. Drive projects by assuming accountability for project content and timely completion.
4. Make recommendations for investments in tools and hardware necessary to perform job function and secure a long-term leadership position in the market.
5. Provides software support to operations for the generation of automated test equipment.
6. Responsible for estimating and reporting project R&D costs and timeline
7. Initiate and continue professional growth. Participate in training programs with passion to apply acquired knowledge into practice
8. Share new knowledge with the other team members
Qualifications/Experience:
-Bachelor of Science or higher in software Engineering, computer science or related engineering degree with equivalent experience (electrical, mechanical, etc).
- Programming: C and assembler.
- Two to five years of applicable product engineering experience- knowledge of RC hobby products is a plus.
- Microcontroller development experience with one or more of the following: PSOC, AVR, PIC, AT91.
-Computer skills, applicable development tools, Catalyst, PADS PCB, and MS Office tools
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Ontario, CA
Position: Product Manager - Losi
Department: Losi Engineering/Product Development
Posted Date: 11/3/2009 4:44:38 PM
Responsibilities Include:
The Product Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage the efficient development and manufacture of products that meet the needs and desires of our targeted customers. The Product Manager will accomplish this goal in a way that maximizes sales and margin potential, follows strategic initiatives and product plans and promotes positive ongoing vendor relationships. The Product Manager is responsible for the long term success of the products and is heavily involved in all stages of the development process.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a product development setting in the R/C hobby, technical sports equipment or toy industries. Should also have good knowledge of the R/C industry and significant hands-on experience using R/C products.
College degree in a related field is highly preferred, but must have high school diploma.
Must be self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, detail-oriented, and able to organize/set work priorities for themselves.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Should have good proficiency in the use of computers with knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project applications.
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