Automation & Process Improvement Engineer

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Grove City, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new model start-ups and drive continuous improvement across assembly processes.

You will design, implement, and optimize automation, robotics, PLC and vision systems to enhance quality and reduce costs. Collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance and Production, you will develop equipment specifications, analyze performance, and lead root-cause analyses while ensuring safety and ISO compliance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities focused on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness while initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Develop new model assembly processes for products, incorporating automation and robotic solutions where practical.
• Develop equipment, robotic cell, fixture, vision system, and jig specifications for products.
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept development through deployment and production support.
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics systems

Automation controls

Machine vision

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Grove City, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new model start-ups and drive continuous improvement across assembly processes.

You will design, implement, and optimize automation, robotics, PLC and vision systems to enhance quality and reduce costs. Collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance and Production, you will develop equipment specifications, analyze performance, and lead root-cause analyses while ensuring safety and ISO compliance throughout the project