Manufacturing Automation Assistant Manager (Shakopee, MN- Onsite)

Job Description Job Description Description: JOB SUMMARY

KEB is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Assistant Manager as our company continues to grow!

The Manufacturing Automation Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting and guiding the Manufacturing Automation Team. This position is hands-on and highly collaborative, working with advanced technologies to monitor, control, and improve production processes. The role will assist in designing, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery and systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and reliable execution of manufacturing tasks. Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency

Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment

Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements

Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts

Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes

Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards

Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations

Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks

Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs

Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures

Purchase equipment, materials, or parts

Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness

Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance

Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing

Ability to apply leadership skills for future team department growth

Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area

Perform other duties as required or assigned

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with strong technical expertise, a passion for automation, and the ability to lead and support a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (or similar areas of study) with controls focus preferably

5+ years of experience using automation system design

Proven leadership experience

Ability to coach, train others, delegate tasks

Experience implementing automation and robotic equipment

Experience troubleshooting and programming automation equipment

Programming experience (preferably C#)

Experience with Solidworks and CAD programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Solid understanding of computer programming and software development

Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex automation system tests

Creative thinking skills

Ability to communicate well to other members of the team

Organizational and team leadership skills

Ability to execute work instructions accurately to others

Good knowledge of hand and power tools

Excellent manual dexterity

Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace

Ability to work well independently as well as with other

Have attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Ability to proficiently read and write in English

Ability to follow all safety rules

Ability to work independently without guidance

Advanced knowledge of machine operations

Ability to read and understand a blueprint, tolerances, and drafting symbols related to machining

Ability to write programs

Ability to do machining problem solving

Ability to solve tooling issues

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work sedentary at a desk as well as on the production floor

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to lift, push, pull as needed

Occasional travel potentially 3-4 times per year (as needed)

Must be able to work on safety sensitive equipment including but not limited to high voltage electronics

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

Reports directly to Manufacturing Automation Manager