Manufacturing Automation Assistant Manager (Shakopee, MN- Onsite)

Manufacturing Automation Assistant Manager

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.

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.**

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.

• 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

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 others
• 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

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

Reports directly to Manufacturing Automation Manager