The Senior Advanced Equipment Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems. This role involves driving process improvements, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies to optimize efficiency, quality, and production throughput.
Client Details
My client is a long-established U.S.-based manufacturer known for producing high-volume, precision-engineered metal components. With a strong presence across global markets, they specialize in complex casting technologies and support industries such as aerospace, automotive, and other advanced sectors through just-in-time and high-efficiency production methods.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Explore, prototype, evaluate, and launch new technologies and methodologies to improve safety, manufacturing efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Drive cost savings through vertical integration and cross-plant opportunities.
- Lead efforts to review and improve existing automation systems for enhanced safety, efficiency, and quality.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop capital justifications and guide approval processes for automation projects.
- Work with procurement to evaluate equipment suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish performance requirements for automation.
- Develop specifications for automated equipment and define standards and policies for project implementation.
- Lead and implement automation across various production applications, ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing technical support.
- Train shop floor personnel and maintenance staff on the operation and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
Profile
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in the specification, development, integration, and validation of automated manufacturing systems.
- Proficient in system communications and configuring interfaces using industry standards (e.g., OPC, XML, Modbus).
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
- Extensive experience with industrial equipment and automation systems.
- Ability to think creatively and drive innovation with minimal supervision.
Job Offer
Benefits and More:
- Medical and dental insurance coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Company-paid basic and accidental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term insurance
- 401(k) plan (pre-tax and Roth) with competitive company match and immediate vesting
- Profit-sharing plan
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