Automation Engineer

Multimatic; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage equipment planning, design, and testing for new products and enhancements. You will drive feasibility studies, quotes, and supplier engagement while ensuring adherence to GD&T and APQP standards.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/industrial engineering background with 10+ years in engineering, automation, and tooling in automotive manufacturing settings; SPC/DOE/FMEA training is a plus. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ten years' experience in engineering and automation.
• Tooling experience is a plus; automotive background is asset.
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, DOE, PFMEA, DDI, GD&T, APQP training.
• Computer skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Leads project management process for equipment planning, design, development and testing.
• Feasibility study, estimate, quote, evaluate and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications.
• Direct vendors to meet company standards and performance expectations.
• Develop timelines and maintain follow-up to ensure milestones.
• Ensure manufacturing complies with engineering/customer and manufacturing specs.
• Provide technical support on product launches.
• Investigate new technologies to improve profitability.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

DOE

PFMEA

APQP

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the project management process inclusive of equipment planning, design, development and testing, and rate verification to support release of new products and product enhancements. Communicates feedback/results to appropriate stakeholders within the organization at appropriate project milestones.
• Feasibility study, estimate, quote, evaluate, specify and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs to budget.
• Interact and direct vendors to provide equipment and tooling to our standards and performance expectations.
• Ability to develop time lines and maintain through follow up
• Understand and perform tolerance stack ups. Solid understanding of GD &T and datum scheme.
• Ensure that the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Be involved and provide technical support on all product launches both within the company.
• Investigate and keep abreast of new state of the art technologies which may enhance the profitability of the company.
• Assist in engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Assist in preparation of quotes
• Establish program timing parameters and ensure schedules are maintained.
• Analyze and assist in tooling and manufacturing process
• Work with Process Engineers and related department managers/supervisors to plan and implement new or revised process flows for improving plant layout and efficiencies.
• Assist in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs. Ensure said tooling/equipment complies with the companies and customer's specifications, standards and expectations.
• Dedicate your efforts towards maximizing the profitability of the company.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the company and its business.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of OSHA and will be accountable for specific health and safety responsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently, must present an image to customer of total company commitment, maintain ownership of projects and work effectively with others to Co-ordinate all aspects of the job.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Assistant General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering or equivalent experience. Ten years' experience in engineering and automation. Having some tooling experience is a plus. Additionally, experience in a manufacturing facility especially automotive background is an asset. Excellent problem solving techniques. Some travel as required by company or customer. Training in SPC, FMEA, DOE, PFMEA, DDI, GD&T, APQP. Computer skills in the areas of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.