Automation Manufacturing Engineer - High-Speed Assembly

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly to optimize high-speed automated lines, improve OEE, yield and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include line balancing, time studies, preventive maintenance planning, RCA, PFMEA and control plans, plus Kaizen events and documentation to support ramp-up and cost reduction. Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience in high-speed automated assembly.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems (Vision / Cognex), robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and validation methods.
• Familiarity with servo motion control and sensors, and reading schematics/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Optimize cycle time, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Perform line balancing, time studies, and capacity analysis.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies with maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement process controls (SPC, poka-yoke, error-proofing).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Lead Kaizen events and cost-reduction projects.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Support pilot builds and production ramp-up.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, uptime, cycle time, and scrap rates.
• Interface with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

Skills

7+ years experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Analytical/problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Vision / Cognex

Robotics

PLC-controlled equipment

CAD tools

Manufacturing analysis software

Job description

Flex is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly to optimize high-speed automated lines, improve OEE, yield and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include line balancing, time studies, preventive maintenance planning, RCA, PFMEA and control plans, plus Kaizen events and documentation to support ramp-up and cost reduction. Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain is essential.