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"So Where Do I Apply For A Job?"
“So Where Do I Apply?” must be the #1 Frequently Asked Question since we announced that Connersville, Indiana would be home at the end of July 2009. We have a great deal of work ahead of us before we begin full-scale production, and we have certainly been flattered by all of the calls, letters, emails, blog postings, and general smoke signals with such kind words and tremendous enthusiasm for our efforts to produce the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle — thank you!
As you might imagine, the types of skills that are going to be needed in the short, medium, and long-term will vary as we go “through the process”: engineering the vehicle; building digital prototypes and a few dozen physical prototypes; planning the overall architecture for the site; testing the vehicles up north in below freezing weather (where even people in igloos will laugh at us); then crossing death valley in a desert somewhere for high temperature testing; to hitting the tracks in Europe for some fine tuning (Nürburgring here we come!); crashing a few of these prototypes into a wall (Ouch! No test dummies need apply, but thanks!); refurbishing the facility; installing the final assembly and end-of-line testing equipment; and showing our customers what we have in store for them all along the entire journey….
Oh, and there is some major IT work to be done; we must bring on dozens of suppliers, develop a few websites and marketing plans; go on more Pure Justice Tours; develop and conduct service training sessions; maintain positive and collaborative government relations; sign a few contracts, keep score with some accounting; there’s a bit of legal work, safety training, and environmental engineering yet to complete, and along the way, we need to have some town hall meetings so everyone stays on track, pulling in the same direction! And finally……..finally…..cutting that ribbon when the first E7 rolls off the assembly line! To say the least we certainly haven’t been and won’t be, watching the grass grow.
OK, so let’s answer the question, “Where Do I Apply”. At this stage, there are 2 key items that must be addressed before the hiring in earnest can begin.
First, the widely publicized environmental issues with the site must be addressed and we are working with the responsible authorities to that end. Everyone is pulling in the same direction which is good first test of the local, state, and federal authorities working collaboratively with the private sector. Tough test but lots of smart and driven people working on it….
Second, on 12 August 2009 we filed our application to secure a loan in the amount of $310 million with U.S. Department of Energy under the provisions of Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (the “ATVMIP – Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program”). As the Carbon E7 addresses significant cross-cabinet issues across the U.S. Departments of Justice, Energy, Homeland Security, Transportation, and Labor and moreover it is in the national security and socioeconomic interests of the USA that the Carbon E7 be expedited to production, we are looking to see that the U.S. Department of Energy meets its announced internal target of “4 months from application date to flow of funds”.
When the job openings do become available we will certainly post them on our site. I understand the intense interest in joining the team (and again we are flattered!) but we need a little time to get ready for some pretty significant growth. Besides we are still in process of filling out the Change of Address forms! On that point, I do like the sound of:
Carbon Motors Corporation
One Carbon Motors Drive
Connersville, IN 47331 USA
Hope you like it!
Tagged: e7, indiana, law enforcement, cop car, police, carbon motors, american jobs, atvmip section 136, federal loan, connersville, william santana li, atvm loan program, atvmip
Comments
I would be very interested in a opportunity to interview for a production position. I have for a number of years participated in building Multi-Purpose-Vehicles. Such as Medical, Dential, Prison Transporters, Boarder Patrol, Command and Swat Units for at lease fifteen years. Thank You, Timothy Hankins 574-831-6780
As a former sergeant and four years of sales experience with Honda, I would be interested in an opportunity for an interview. I was in charge of the patrol vehicles for our department, ordering parts, testing equipment and tracking progress. I also have a backgound in radio communications and installations. my number is (559) 583-0165
I have twenty five years of design, production, sales and cost & Technology experience under my belt and all with global corporations on two continents. I have also been employed for the last ten years concurrently within Public Safety and basically put, I want in on this great project and phenomenon called Carbon Motors please!
I would hope that in your search that their would be a great importance put on hiring from the local area within the surrounding five counties. As a former Visteon employee with an engineering background and a Business degree I would like to see the opportunities stay local. This area has the experience and drive to get the job done. This local plant had the best profit record of many of its sister plants when it was owned by Ford and when it was Visteon. Our products were built with quality and every area of production and design was focused on reducing cost to improve its value. I hope that when it comes time to review applicants that you take into consideration the experience level of those of us who have worked in this area over those with degrees with experience in some other type of industry.
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What kind of qualifications is your team looking for to be involved with the Exec VP/Chief Customer Officer?
I have been following your product annoucements for some time now. I woul dlike to the opportunity to join your team. I have a get deal of knowledge and experence with wholesale and setting up dealer network. My background included vehicle production and sales. If the opportunity is available, pleae contact me directly through email provided. Thank you - Great Looking product line.
I have been following your annoucements for some time now and I would be very interested in a opportunity to interview for a Manufacturing Supervisor/ Operation Manager position. I have a BSBA and over 25 years in manufacturing. I am currently working in MO and have been here for 3 years. My wife is still in Connersville and I get home about every 2 to 3 weeks. It would do my heart well to get back to my home town and work for Carbon. Plese keep all of us informed of your progress.
“Oh, and there is some major IT work to be done;” Summit Computer Systems, Inc. is the regions premier IT solutions and service provider. We would welcome the opportunity to sit with you and discuss the needs you might have in your new facility. A few of our services and support options are; microwave broadband connectivity, employee leasing, wired and wireless Ethernet backbone design and installation, network datacenter design and implementation, hardware including servers, workstations, notebooks, net books, printers, plotters, VoIP telephony solutions and VPN/remote connectivity solutions. Looking forward to hearing from you. David Ernst, Director of Sales and Marketing www.summit-computers.com
Very excited to see this type of vehicle coming to aid the men and women that put their lives on the line every day. Every thing that can be done to improve their safety and efficency will greatly benefit everyone around them. I would love the opportunity to put over 30 years of experiance in the industrial manufacturing facility and equipment fabrication and maintenance support to work for you're company. I believe that with a williness to work hard, with good work ethics and dedication, high quality results will be produced. Excited for a chance to be a part of your team.
I have 16 years experience in mechanical design of automotive, aircraft, plastic and sheet metal components utilizing Catia. 9379011909
This is an abolutely fantastic project being undertaken by Carbon Motors! Worked for a European manufacturer entering the USA police car market using a mass produced platform. I had the honor of traveling througout the USA and Europe to visit law enforcement and international Government agencies in an effort to modify and tailor production methods to produce a police vehicle and other special vehicles that would more closely match the individual needs of law enforcement and Government customers. It became apparent how difficult this would be to accomplish using a mass produced platform and performing modifications to exacting customer needs.........slow and painful were the words of the day. Law enforcement needs specialized vehicles designed for law enforecment. Not mass produced vehicles modified for law enforcement. Full control of the product lifecycle is another area Carbon Motors has successfully addressed. To produce and meet the requirements of law enforcement, not to mention all the legal and homoligation matters, required a bold new way of thinking. That is exactly what Carbon Motors did and that is exactly why they will be successful.......hats off to Santana Li and his team and I wish them much success with this endeavor. I will continue to monitor funding progress as the project moves forward. It would be a honor to participate in this effort. Like finishing unfinished business.....someday soon I will be knocking on the door of Carbon Motors looking to participate.......sooner rather than later.
I am very interested in applying for a position with carbon motors. I have been employed the last 5 years assembling steering wheels and airbags for Honda.
Mr. Li: I"m the person who called about the mentally challanged, I want to stress that they are a viable workforce and very dependable. We have a very compendent staff working with them to bring out their best attributes. I was very surprised when I started for Achieva Resources on how dedicated they are in constructing and completing the job assignments given to them. The next time you are in Connersville stop by Achieva (across from Visteon Plant) and see for yourself what is accomplished by a workforce that does not know the phrase I CAN'T, you will be surprised. There may be a small place in Carbon Motors for people who like to please.
Glad to see that you are here in Indiana. So you will be needing Maintenance personal to do set up of machine's and know how to work on them I have over 10 years of working on machine's and would be a great asset for Carbon motors.
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I'm very interested in becoming one the "dozens of suppliers". Our company has 30+ years of Automotive, Military vehicle and manufacturing engineering and documentation experience. We have offices in Indiana, Ohio and Detroit and would like to know how to arrange a meeting with CMC to show our qualifications. How do we get in touch with the CMC team setting up suppliers?
I have posted many comments about Carbon Motors since you started looking for a home. Now that you have choosen Ind my company is even closer to you. We are a transportation company with many different types of transport. From local export/import containers, domestic moves to moving finished or prototype vehicles. Our corporate office is in Chesterton, Ind. We would like to be able to particapate in any bid process you have for your transportation needs. We are eager to meet you and to start moving such an outstanding vehicle. Thanks Denys Agius RTSI 313 378 6711
I hope that Carbon Motors Officals will stongly look toward adding a Professional Recruiter to their staff to identify and qualify candidates based upon their needs to ensure long-term continuity within the company and the community. As a 20 year experienced professional recruiter, I hope to be a strong supporter of this organizations move toward the future.
As a 32 year veteran of Law Enforcement and a Traffic Crash Reconstructionist, I would like to explore the possibility of promotion and sales to Law Enforcement Agencies.
Mr. Li, I am a retired Police Officer from the Connersville Police Department, with 28 1/2 years service. I am also a Navy/ Viet Nam veteran. I have many hours at high speed in an emergency vehicle and could perform outstandly as a tester. Thank you in advance for any consideration.
I would love to help build this vehicle. Police and law enforcment vehicles interest me. The E7 is truly remarkable I love the idea.
I am a retired automation design engineer with 35 yrs experience with General Motors. My desire is to work with Carbon Motors in design of the production operations with emphasis on automated body build processing with maximum production at minimum cost. I would like to work as a consultant from the initial plant design phase through production start-up to regular production rate. My resume will detail to my experience and capabilities.
i would really like to work with you on building your skilled trades department as a facility like yours will need a great deal of talented people to keep it running smoothly
America needs more of this kind of insight to pull out of this under employment most states are facing. Pride should be the theme for CMC and I would surely like to be apart of that.
I am very interested in becoming part of the Carbon Motors team. I have 15 years experience as a maintenance technician and feel that I would be a great asset to the company. My father being a retired federal agent and police officer before that feels that your creation is a much needed improvement to the men in the field. I have checked out everything I can on the E7 and think it will be a great vehicle, it will be the Rolls Royce of purpose built vehicles. It should take a lickin and keep on ticking. Thanks for keeping this in the USA and close to home for me. I can be reached at the above e-mail address,thanks for any consideration.
I have been in manufacturing for 34 + years in all aspects of planning, inventory control and dispatching while working with sales to make deliveries on time. I would be thrilled to be considered to become a member of your team.
Very excited about your company having manufacturing based in Indiana. I would like to have a chance to join this team. I'm a former skilled trades employee from a closed auto plant in Ohio Please keep us informed !
Still excited, I'm sure things are progressing well with a product as important as this is. Keep up the good work and keep all informed, as its been said (GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT),and many are, in all aspects. Thank you again, Bob
proud to see a american company coming to indiana i would be honored to join your team
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I agree with a lot of the comments here about hiring local talent. I am from Richmond, IN and know how hard Hoosier's work. I would love to be a part of the Carbon Motors Team. I am retired Navy Electronics Technician with 20 years of experience and am currently working in the steel industry as a maintenance instrumentation technician. I have been working in this position for over 4 years now. I know that I could be a very valuable asset to your team. Please keep me in mind when you start hiring electricians. Thanks.
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