Design Group Americas is the world’s largest gift packaging company, producing paper, décor, creative play and dated good products for millions of customers throughout the United States and beyond. We transform paper and a whole lot more into products that help the world celebrate life’s special occasions. We are proud to serve the best retailers around the globe with a complete end-to-end service from design to distribution.

We are seeking a Automation Engineer to join our team in our Berwick, PA, Memphis, TN or Atlanta, GA locations!

 What can we offer you?

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and impact the Company,
• a fun work environment allowing your creativity to flourish and thrive,
• a comprehensive employee benefits package,
• flexibility,
• and so much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, program, troubleshoot and implement automation solutions, including robotics, conveyors, sorters, scanners, vision systems and PLCs in multiple Manufacturing and Distribution facilities. Ensuring compliance to quality and safety standards
• Conduct root cause analyses of labor and/or process inefficiencies through operational data analysis, Pareto charts, process reviews, time studies, statistics reviews, simulation and discussions with operational leadership
• Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow and transportation methods through understanding equipment specifications for the implementation of automation solutions
• Determine required maintenance support positions based on equipment functionality and service-level requirements for on-site operations; develop preventive maintenance tasks and schedules to mitigate less than 100% uptime operations
• Provide technical analyses (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, interpretation of requirements); develop alternatives and prepare recommendations for capital solutions
• Proactively identify opportunities for utilization of new and improved technologies such as replacing obsolete or less productive equipment and systems; leverage existing technologies when appropriate
• Maintain PLC and recipe backup organization and documentation
• Operate Allen Bradley control systems, Pallet Pro, and Rockwell Asset Center
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects in a GMP environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2- 5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing and distribution operations
• Experience with simulation software, 3D modeling/drawing and designing components and system parts
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Mini Tab and Six Sigma analysis tools, Allen Bradley

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS.

Required Skills Required Experience

• BA/BS degree in social sciences, behavioral science, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience is required
• Experience in managing a training program is required
• Familiarity with working in a military environment with the knowledge of rank, protocol, and culture is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications is required
• The ability to facilitate EAAA training programs is required
• Prior experience with EAAA is highly desired

JOB LOCATION

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EEO Statement: AMS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AMS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AMS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  The statement you are using for job posting ““EEO Statement: AMS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AMS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AMS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.