Automation Engineer

Multimatic; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Indiana is seeking an experienced engineer to lead project management processes, focusing on equipment planning and product enhancement. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with at least ten years of engineering experience, preferably in automotive.

The role involves conducting feasibility studies, providing technical support for product launches, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Competitive candidates will have excellent problem-solving skills and experience with GD&T.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering is required.
• Ten years of experience in engineering and automation are essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility and automotive background is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management related to new product release and enhancement.
• Conduct feasibility studies and purchase capital equipment within budget.
• Provide technical support on product launches and investigate new technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

GD&T knowledge

Engineering drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

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.
• Conduct feasibility studies, estimate, quote, evaluate, specify and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs within budget.
• Interact and direct vendors to provide equipment and tooling to company's standards and performance expectations.
• Develop timelines and maintain through follow‑up.
• Understand and perform tolerance stack‑ups. Solid understanding of GD&T and datum scheme.
• Ensure that the product is manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Provide technical support on all product launches within the company.
• Investigate new state‑of‑the‑art technologies that may enhance profitability.
• 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 procuring and sourcing tooling and equipment for new programs. Ensure said tooling/equipment complies with company and customer specifications, standards and expectations.
• Dedicate efforts toward maximizing company profitability.
• Maintain confidentiality of the company and its business.
• Work in compliance with all legislative requirements of OSHA and be accountable for specific health and safety responsibilities.
• Work independently, present an image of total company commitment to customer, maintain ownership of projects and work effectively with others to coordinate 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ten years’ experience in engineering and automation.
• Some experience in tooling is a plus.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.