Manufacturing / Robotics Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new and revised products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time and method studies establishing time standards for manufacturing operations.
• Provide Industrial Engineering support to all manufacturing operations through the application of lean manufacturing / Kaizen principles.
• Responsible for Engineering Changes.
• Develop plant layouts, work instructions, process flow layout, set-up procedures while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity procedures and policies.
• Handle automation with robotic materials and parts.
• Develop and manage process FMEA’s and other process documentation.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Develop, monitor, and report production measurables and productivity incentive plans.
• Refurbish and repurpose equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot 8D / Problem resolution methods.
• Responsible for IATF16949 documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Collaboration
• Robotic troubleshooting and programming
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of safety requirements
• Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting
• AutoCad experience, blueprint reading, and GD&T
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts
• ERP experience, thorough understanding of setting up processes and BOM’s
• Familiarity with automotive specifications
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers
• Welding proficiency
• Fixture modification and adjustment
• Operate and program robotic weld cells
• Works to eliminate downtime; identifies and eliminates sources of downtime and extraneous variation through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures with the Engineering Teams
• Ability to test sensors, change sensors, set-up failsafe, adjust light curtains, and change out feeders, powerpacks, and reamers

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

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.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.