Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Leads the project management process inclusive of equipment planning, design, development and testing, and rate verification to support release of new products and product enhancements.
• Communicates feedback/results to appropriate stakeholders within the organization at appropriate project milestones.
• Performs feasibility study, estimate, quote, evaluate, specify and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs to budget.
• Interacts and directs vendors to provide equipment and tooling to our standards and performance expectations.
• Develops time lines and maintains through follow up.
• Understand and perform tolerance stack ups. Solid understanding of GD &T and datum scheme.
• Ensures that the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Provides technical support on all product launches both within the company.
• Investigates and keeps abreast of new state of the art technologies which may enhance the profitability of the company.
• Affords assistance in engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Affords assistance in preparation of quotes.
• Establishes program timing parameters and ensures schedules are maintained.
• Analyzes and assists in tooling and manufacturing process.
• Works with Process Engineers and related department managers/supervisors to plan and implement new or revised process flows for improving plant layout and efficiencies.
• Affords assistance in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs. Ensures said tooling/equipment complies with the companies and customer’s specifications, standards and expectations.
• Dedicates efforts towards maximizing the profitability of the company.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the company and its business.
• Works in compliance with all legislative requirements of OSHA and accountable for specific health and safety responsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently, present an image to customer of total company commitment, maintain ownership of projects and work effectively with others to Co-ordinate all aspects of the job.
• Performs other duties as determined by the Assistant General Manager.

Qualifications And Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering or equivalent experience. Ten years’ experience in engineering and automation. Having some tooling experience is a plus. Additionally, experience in a manufacturing facility especially automotive background is an asset.
• Excellent problem solving techniques.
• Some travel as required by company or customer.
• Training in SPC, FMEA, DOE, PFMEA, DDI, GD&T, APQP.
• Computer skills in the areas of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.