Automation Mechanical Engineer

Essential Function

The Mechanical Engineer role reports directly to the Automation and Design Engineering Manager and supports Silfex manufacturing sites in Springfield, OH & Eaton, OH. This position will support engineering team in identifying areas for automation and developing solutions to improve cycle time & quality of parts. Additionally, the engineer will also drive reliability initiatives such as developing equipment reliability plans, proposing upgrades and overseeing installations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with the Automation Engineering team to implement new automated systems, resolve technical issues ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and technologies.
• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies for both new and existing automated systems, focusing on predictive maintenance, equipment upgrade opportunities & automation integration.
• Support the team in designing automation-centric plant layouts, work cells, incorporating systems thinking best practices to enable future growth.
• Develop project scopes, financial models, and ROI calculations for proposed automation and mechanical improvements.
• Conduct engineering analyses and time studies on the shop floor for key processes, identify & recommend automation opportunities.
• Cover cross-functional efforts to review, analyze, and model manufacturing process workflows, ensuring future state automated production systems meet reliability and layout requirements.

Culture

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Aid in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of Fanuc, ABB, Siemens or other control systems technologies (actuators, sensors, vision systems etc..)
• Project management experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Effective Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• CAD (2D & 3D) experience preferred, (Solid edge, AutoCAD, FlexSim).
• Analysis experience using business intelligence tools such as PowerBI.
• Experience or formal training in data analytics, including data structuring, statistical modelling and simulation techniques.