Automation Program Manager (Entry Level)

Flex--n--gate; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex--n--gate in Windsor, Ontario seeks an Automation Program Manager to lead automation initiatives across the facility, implementing equipment, coordinating with maintenance, and driving efficiency.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical engineering background with 1–2 years in automotive manufacturing, plus strong communication, multitasking, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years' related experience in automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Contact suppliers for quotations and review output quality, reliability, and downtime.
• Implement new equipment and coordinate with maintenance.
• Organize and maintain project schedules with personnel and suppliers.
• Develop project objectives with management regarding design and setup.
• Determine project specifications by preparing cost estimates.
• Develop new automation processes and training for new equipment.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to select equipment.
• Conduct capability tests and time studies to confirm product performance.
• Carry out continuous improvement projects through automation and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure procurement meets needs and savings targets.
• Establish equipment compliance with mechanical and electrical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Engineering degree or college diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Automation Program Manager's role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Job Duties

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;
• Implements new equipment in plant and coordinates activities with maintenance;
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier's timing requirements;
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates;
• Develop new automation processes;
• Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;
• Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team;
• Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies;
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance;
• Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings;
• Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Requirements

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years' related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.