Eager to Solve the World s Problems? SPIROL Engineering Solutions Hold Our World Together.

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1 Eager to Solve the World s Problems? SPIROL Engineering Solutions Hold Our World Together. You re interested in an Engineering career. But you don t want to sit at a CAD station all day. You want interaction with lots of people and projects. You want to be visible and make a big difference. You want to be part of an international corporation and be based in Asia. x x + = 2 SPIROL is the company for you. Asia Applications Engineer / Management Trainee Spirol International may not produce a hot, trendy product, but without our engineered fasteners, everyday items would not perform. You will find Spirol products in the car you drive, your cell phone, the subway train you took today, the medical device that your doctor used on you, your cosmetic case, your radial saw, or your kitchen appliances. You have literally come into contact with Spirol products thousands and thousands of times in your life. We have customers all over the world, in broad and diverse industries. At SPIROL, we work with customers design engineers to examine the best way to fasten and hold their products together. In addition, we work with our customers on assembly and manufacturing engineering to achieve the lowest total manufacturing cost. At the end of the day, our customers have a new product, which they will launch, and usually it includes Spirol s components holding it all together. Ours is a technical consultative selling model. Spirol employs mechanical engineers as sales engineers to work with our customers during the product development process. Spirol Applications Engineers work with our Sales Engineers to develop technical solutions for our customers. Some direct customer interaction is required of the Applications Engineer, but most interaction occurs with internal Spirol sales personnel. Some lab and technical work is required by the Application Engineer to test theories and applications prior to presentation to the customer. If you enjoy being on the cutting edge, Spirol Application Engineers work with our customers new products a year or two before they are launched in the market. SPIROL is seeking an Application Engineer for Spirol Asia based out of our Shanghai office. The candidate will train in our Connecticut facility for 12 to 18 months, and then permanently relocate to our Shanghai location. The successful candidate will also be considered on the management fast-track for our Asia Operation, and should take on significant management responsibilities within 3 to 5 years. This is a significant career opportunity for the right candidate. SPIROL will provide the technical and managerial training necessary for success. Become a part of SPIROL s quickly growing Asia team. Requirements: BS Engineering, preferably Mechanical focus. Some Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred (we will provide training). Human Resources Spirol International Corporation 30 Rock Avenue, Danielson, Connecticut U.S.A. Tel Fax info@spirol.com

2 Our Unique Selling Point: Solution Engineering Our objective is to enhance our customers competitiveness through improved product quality and reduced manufacturing cost. Customers can rely on SPIROL to be a design partner to help them improve fastening and joining applications in their assemblies. Whether the challenge is related to product quality, assembly or cost, we will work with customers to develop solutions to meet their objectives. We accomplish this by defining their product and assembly criteria, and we innovate using our extensive engineering experience and product knowledge. In the end, by working with SPIROL at the design stage, customers will have a solution that lowers their overall cost, improves product quality, increases the robustness of their manufacturing process, and gets them to market faster. In addition, we are the only manufacturer of a broad range of fastener-type components that also provides the installation equipment. This gives us unique insight into the intricacies of feeding and installing many different types of fasteners, and it gives our customers a reliable single source for their fastening solutions. Because we supply numerous customers with similar products in similar industries, we are able to meet most needs with our standard processes at no additional cost. When customer requirements are unique or complex, we have the resources and expertise to engineer solutions. We are accessible. Our Sales Engineers are located in the field for responsive personal assistance. Their experience is vast and diverse, and their competence is unsurpassed. We have global locations to support international companies with geographically diverse challenges. We are fully equipped with electronic communication resources, and can help our customers facilitate local design and seamless global supply. When customers contact some suppliers, all they ask for is a print and delivery time frame. We consider this a lost opportunity. We ask customers: What if an alternative product could reduce your total assembly cost by 20%, 50% or 70% and improve your product s quality? This is the SPIROL difference... We deliver innovative solutions based on customer application and business objectives. Coiled Spring Pins Threaded Inserts Precision Shims Solid Pins Thrust Washers Alignment Dowels/Bushings Spacers

3 Solution Engineering Application: Automotive Door Handle SPIROL helps automotive customer resolve buzz, squeak and rattle problem. A Tubular Rivet was used as a hinge pin for the handle and pawl in an automotive door handle. The door handle assembly was made of plastic. Prior Solution: This customer was using a Tubular Rivet as the hinge pin for the handle and pawl. They were experiencing problems with noise (buzz, squeak and rattle) with the Tubular Rivet. The customer approached SPIROL for a recommendation on a fastener that would eliminate the noise problems that they were experiencing, as well as explore the possibility of a cost savings. Drawbacks of Prior Solution: The Tubular Rivet did not provide a tight fit. By design, the Rivet had a clearance fit through the hole and was retained by a formed head after being installed. The clearance is necessary to allow the body of the Rivet to pass through the hole without damage. In addition, the heading operation occasionally caused the hole in the plastic assembly to enlarge. These two factors created a loose hinge in the door handle and caused it to rattle. The customer tried staking the Rivet tighter to the assembly, however this caused cracking of the plastic boss. SPIROL Solution: SPIROL investigated using either a or a Knurled Pin. After a complete technical review, it was decided that the inherent design of the would provide many benefits in this plastic door handle. Benefits of SPIROL Solution: Unlike a Rivet, a has a friction fit. The diameter of a is larger than that of the hole and the coiled design applies constant radial force to the hole wall. A holds itself in place by conforming to the hole and maintains its flexibility throughout the life of the assembly. Replacing the Rivet with a eliminated the noise problems associated with the use of a Tubular Rivet. In addition, the provided a tight fit and eliminated the need for any secondary operations for retention. This significantly reduced manufacturing assembly complexity and cost. Coiled Spring Pins Threaded Inserts Precision Shims Solid Pins Thrust Washers Alignment Dowels/Bushings Spacers

4 in Sensors in Windshield Washer Fluid Pumps Spacer in Alternator in Fuel Pump Shims in Water Cooling Pumps in Thermostat Housing in Timing Belt Cover Spacer in Expansion Tank in Radiator Cap Assembly in Engine Head in Fuel Rail Precision Milled Nuts in Hood Lock Shims in Water Cooling Pumps in Control Arms Precision Milled Nuts in Antenna Fixtures in Intake Manifolds in Air Manifold in Dip Stick in Bumper Moldings High-performance Solutions for Automotive Applications and in Pedal Box in Headlamp Assembly Hardened Thrust Washers and in Differentials and in Sunroof Assemblies Solid Pin in Glovebox Latch in Brake and Clutch Master Cylinders in Flick Key Fob Headed in ABS Pump in Cam Bearing Caps and Shims in Transmissions Shims in Power Steering Pumps, and in Steering Column, Gearbox and Transfer Cases and Solid Pins in Exterior Handles in Camshaft in Flip-Lid Hinges in Seat Adjust Mechanisms in Oil Pump Housings in Clutch Assembly Shims in Brake Calipers Solid Pin in Trunk 12V Socket Spacers in Jack in Trunk Latch in Gas Struts and Solid Pins in Interior Handles in Drum Brake Assembly Shims in Shock Tower Assemblies in Shift Assemblies Sleeves in Seat Adjust Handles Solid Pin and in Grab Handle in Door Trim Precision Milled Nuts in Gauges and Switches Coiled Spring Pins Threaded Inserts Precision Shims Solid Pins Thrust Washers Alignment Dowels/Bushings Spacers

5 in Sensor Alignment in Throttle Controls in Fuel Delivery Systems in Camshafts in Filters, Covers and other Engine Components Alignment Dowels locate Cylinder Heads to Engine Blocks in Fuel Pumps in Air Cleaners in Lamp Assemblies secure Teeth to Buckets in Pivot Points in Brake Clearance Adjusters on In-Cab Control Panels for Engine Gaskets in Dashboard Assemblies Fastening & Joining Solutions for Agriculture, Construction Equipment and other Off-Highway Applications in Plastic Seat Framing in Electronic Modules for Power Couplings and Solid Pins in Interior Handles in Steering Columns and Dowels in Gearboxes and Transfer Cases in GPS Receivers in Transfer Cases for Bearing Preloads in Air Conditioning Ductwork in Seat Adjust Mechanisms in Drum Brake Assemblies in Clutch Assembly for Fine Drivetrain Adjustments and Solid Pins in Exterior Handles in Brake Systems Alignment Dowels in Clutch Plates in Plastic Framing of Head Liners Alignment Dowels in Hydraulic Pumps in Pressure Control Valves as Steering Column Shear Pin Spacers in Rear Bucket Linkages for Component Spacing Solid Pins and in Grab Handles Wear Bushings in all Pivot Points in Brake and Clutch Master Cylinders and Thrust Washers in Powertrain for Alignment and Wear Resistance Coiled Spring Pins Threaded Inserts Precision Shims Solid Pins Thrust Washers Alignment Dowels/Bushings Spacers

6 Internationally focused, we service customers in all parts of the world either directly, over the internet or through distribution channels. With a reputation spanning over 60 years, our commitment to quality and technical innovation is a primary reason why SPIROL is a participant in the world s most quality-driven endeavors and has over 15,000 customers such as these: GRUPO ANTOLIN Certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 Ford Q1 ISO 9001:2000 ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001:2004 AS 9100 Revision B NADCAP AS 7003 Chemical Processing 2010 Spirol International Corporation 01/2010