Automation Engineer – Injection Molding & Assembly

LifeMade Products LLC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeMade Products LLC, an operating company of Jadex Inc, designs tabletop solutions for retail and foodservice. The Senior Automation Engineer will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Operations to specify automation, quote cell builds, and define machine requirements and manning for quoting.

You will specify automation designs, lead run-offs at vendors, drive continuous improvement with DOE and risk management, and support validations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Five years’ experience in injection molding, automation design and build, project management and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of automation design and construction techniques.
• Proficient with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficiency in program management tools such as Gantt charts, timelines, change control and budgets.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, including ability to work across levels and with customers/suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Creates and issues User Requirement Specifications and automation RFQ for new assembly cells with approved vendors.
• Specifies general automation design approach including materials and controls for robust solutions.
• Approves automation designs prior to system build.
• Supports Operations with project plans, schedules, budgets, and task lists to ensure delivery and cost objectives.
• Collaborates with plant operations, quality, and technical teams on continuous improvement initiatives (DOE and data-driven decisions).
• Supports mold and assembly validations; writes capital requests and validates equipment and processes.
• Leads DFM, FMEA and risk management activities.
• Leads ongoing maintenance efforts and maintains machine records for events.
• Supports other technical activities requested by Director of Engineering.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships internally and with customers/suppliers.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Project management tools

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

LifeMade Products LLC, an operating company of Jadex Inc, designs tabletop solutions for retail and foodservice. The Senior Automation Engineer will collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Operations to specify automation, quote cell builds, and define machine requirements and manning for quoting.

You will specify automation designs, lead run-offs at vendors, drive continuous improvement with DOE and risk management, and support validations.