POSITION PURPOSE:
To strategically identify, implement and communicate part-specific and systemic productivity improvements with a focus on visual inspection automation.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Manufacturing: Drive the successful implementation of projects to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, increase throughput, and/or ensure employee safety through:
- manufacturing process controls
- manufacturing resolution / process improvements
- new manufacturing processes and methodologies
- Automation: Implement, improve and maintain inspection automation systems.
- Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems.
- Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process.
- Troubleshoot components including servos, sensors, and control components
- Log equipment usage, parts replacement, and scheduled maintenance to ensure maximum functionality.
- Regularly report on project status and effectiveness.
- Recommend new capital equipment; oversee its installation and start-up; train operators; write operating manuals/procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Associate’s degree in automation technology, mechatronics or robotics.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical and project management skills is manufacturing environment. Must be “hands on”
- Proven ability to work independently and in direct contact with manufacturing shop floor personnel, suppliers and customers.
- Visual inspection experience in automation is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
You should be proficient in:
- ISO 9001
- Automation Systems