Controls Technician - programming and building PLC panels

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Established company with a very large market share in what they manufacture and that has a good working culture has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at a plant site in the southwest area of the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.   Much investment in the purchase of new capital equipment is taking place.   This position will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.    In this  position the selected candidate will plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant; maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization; will also determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification by performing the following duties.  Provided are major company benefits, bonus potential, and a 401k with 100% match to 5%. Normally working hours are 8-5, but could get up 45-50 hour hours in a  week. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to design production tooling, utilizing 2D & 3D software i.e. SolidWorks.
2. Implement productivity improvements associated with current production lines.
3. Perform root cause analysis of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. i.e. Lean Tools
4. Design & implement production process for new products and design changes to our existing products.
5. Perform FMEA’s on new and existing products involving designs, materials, or processes.
6. Review product designs for manufacturability and optimized processing.
7. Participate in cross functional teams to ensure optimal productivity methods.
8. Lead exercises in design of experiments, lean manufacturing, ROIA, etc.
9. Lead design review meeting for new and existing products.
10. Create work instructions, statement of work, spare parts inventories, critical parts inventories, etc.
11. Implementation of automation, robotic, vision systems, controls integration, end of arm tooling, fixturing, gauging, machine design, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Ability to use the following effectively: 3D modeling software (specifically Solid Works) and Microsoft Office.
3. Must have tooling experience
4. Project management experience is required to run projects in their entirety
5. Automation experience is needed to include robotics and PLCs.
6. Experience as a manufacturing engineer in a heavy manufacturing environment
7. Formal industry experience - flexible as to industry.
8. Would like zinc or high pressure aluminum die casting or stamping or finishing or plating experience and will consider plastic injection molding. 
9. Foundry experience is desired.
10. Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the USA without sponsorship.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Teamwork/Ethics: Works with integrity in a moral and ethical manner; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to success; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others.
2. Quality/Quantity/Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets production standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productive.
3. Communication: Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to clearly communicate to employees, customers and vendors; Able to write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information accurately; Able to write in a professional and concise manner.
4. Judgment/Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions when necessary; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situation; Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
5. Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
6. Customer Service : - Manages difficult or emotional customer / vendor situations; Responds promptly to customer / vendor needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
7. Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
8. Safety/Security/6S: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Follows 6S guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The office setting will provide moderate noise. When time is spent in the manufacturing environments hearing protection may be required. Those specific areas where PPE is required will be deemed appropriately.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.