Auto Engineering Lead

Overview Location: 400 New Sanford Blvd, La Vergne, TN 37086, United States Employee Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Responsibilities Leads physical and systemic automation projects to support continuous process improvements. Responsible for the setup and integration of automated equipment into the production processes. Responsible for evaluating current processes and developing and implementing process improvements to ensure optimal efficiency and quality. Validate and test process effectiveness and improvements using engineering techniques, design of experiments, data analysis, and statistical analysis. Provide leadership in customer quality and efficiency efforts by working with support teams to improve cycle times and reduce defects. Ensure proper documentation such as process flows, work instructions (WIs), troubleshooting guidelines and equipment manuals exist and are up to date for all automated equipment used. Perform Cost Analysis and provide Cost Improvement ideas related to automation. Train appropriate personnel in all aspects of automation, including processes, procedures, safety, and automated equipment. Continuous Improvement – drive quality improvement, productivity improvement, scrap reduction, and other cost reduction efforts through process improvement initiatives. Utilize technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing processes. Plan, implement, set up and monitor equipment used to automate manufacturing processes. Develop and design automation concepts, choose and program a controller, and ensure proper communication between actuators connected to the controller; simulate, install, test and manage electrical or mechanical automation, and monitor the automation processes on an ongoing basis. Develop measures of process control. Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance procedures. Identify process capabilities and limitations and make recommendations and implement process improvements. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering or related field. Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of related manufacturing or industry experience with automated assembling equipment. PC skills including Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, AutoCAD or related software. Other Skills and Abilities Must possess strong leadership skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees. Must be a team player who can work efficiently under minimal supervision. Ability to function and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Small component electro/mechanical manufacturing experience is a plus. Occasional travel, sometimes to Asia, is required. Knowledge of development and improvement of work processes related to electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus. Knowledge of design and implementation of engineering experiments. General Skills Detail oriented. Analytical abilities. Good organizational skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Self-motivated with ability to use own initiative. Flexibility to change direction frequently and with little notice. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent planning and organization abilities. Excellent troubleshooting skills for manufacturing automated equipment. Able to complete projects under tight deadlines, even when there are competing requirements and changes in assignments. Communications Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy. Able to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Able to stand, stoop and bend. Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods. Able to work in a warehouse environment with no central heat or air. Able to sit at a desk and use a computer for up to 8 hours daily. Able to use a telephone for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours daily. Able to operate a pallet jack and/or forklift. Work Environment Fast paced with multi-level distractions. Professional, yet casual work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY