Automation Engineer: Coating Line Lean Optimizer

Fuyao Glass America Inc; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America Inc in Moraine, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer in the Coating Preassembly department. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality.

You will analyze performance data, support installation and ramp-up of new automation equipment, collaborate with engineering, maintenance and IT, and develop SOPs and preventive maintenance plans to sustain line operation and

Qualifications

• 3 years’ manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production system performance data to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation-based improvements.
• Optimize layout and configuration of equipment, control systems, and workflows to enhance throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Support installation, testing, and ramp-up of new automation equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation hardware/software.
• Monitor and document performance of production equipment, including uptime, failure rates, and corrective actions.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance plans for automated systems.
• Conduct time studies and line balancing to improve labor utilization and equipment performance.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to support factory productivity goals.
• Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Time studies

Line balancing

Data analysis

Forklift operation

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Fuyao Glass America Inc in Moraine, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer in the Coating Preassembly department. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and ensure product quality.

You will analyze performance data, support installation and ramp-up of new automation equipment, collaborate with engineering, maintenance and IT, and develop SOPs and preventive maintenance plans to sustain line operation and