Engineer, Blade Assure

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance and ensure the continued operation of the BladeAssure system in our facilities.
• Escalate as needed issues that arise through system operation and drive resolution.
• Create necessary documentation for processes and verification of process, i.e., work instructions, quality documentation, PFMEA, inspection instructions, etc.
• Function as an “on the floor” BladeAssure expert ensuring compliance of process and systems enabling product performance.
• Ensure successful training and hand-off of process to production team.
• Support trials and prototyping of new technologies and features under the BladeAssure program.
• Drive standardization efforts at the site by working with Engineering, Quality Supply Chain, and other related departments.
• Engage and utilize subject matter experts as needed to achieve desired results.
• Identify and elevate system issues and track their progress towards resolution.
• Confer with Management, Engineering, and other staff regarding system performance, operating status, ongoing issues, and resolutions.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Education/ Skills/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Passion to work on mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical/pneumatic systems, and motion controls.
• Solid engineering background with hands-on experience and high mechanical aptitude.
• Understands the nuances of autonomous system requirements, algorithms and operating environments.
• Understands the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of firmware, safety controllers, and track programming.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to detail.
• Ability to customize system configurations, including PLC programming and CMMS adjustments, to meet specific operational requirements.

Nice to have

• Proven experience deploying and supporting CbM, CMMS, or PLC systems in industrial environments.

Physical Skills and Abilities

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts at times.
• Work Environment
• The work environment includes a balance of time in both an office setting and manufacturing setting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions required by this role.
• The following conditions may be present.
• The manufacturing floor requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye hearing, respirator, and skin protection.
• Accessing work environments may include use of stairs, staging, and ladders.
• The composite manufacturing environment is subject to varying levels of temperature, humidity, dust, and smells.