Automation & Process Improvement Engineer - 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

• Design, plan, source and implement automation solutions, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, vision systems, PLCs, etc.
• Conduct root cause analysis of labor and/or process inefficiencies through operational data analysis, pareto, review, time studies, simulation and discussions with operational leadership.
• Develop automation design and equipment specifications for the implementation of automation solutions, including identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow and transportation methods.
• Build layouts and power requirements to accept automation designs, specify material handling and storage equipment solutions.
• Determine startup and ongoing personnel requirements for automation solutions based on activity levels and product profile; identify management and supervisory requirements for operations personnel, determine special skills needed, and provide job descriptions for hiring.
• Configure table data, location logic table data, strategies, commodity table data and system flag settings for functionality.
• Work with IT team to identify and document new IT functionality not currently available; identify changes to existing functionality currently available, and test IT solutions and functionality.
• Specify packing methods to be used based on mode/method of transportation and product profile; specify containers/cartons and packing (void fill) medium requirements; identify outbound labeling/documentation requirements; provide annual cost estimates for packing materials; and create cartonization tables.
• Develop time estimates for process documentation, conversion of existing processes, and development, testing and implementation of new processes; publish start‑up plans with milestones and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 4 years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma practices and principles.
• Experience with PLC and electrical controls of motors, switches, diverters, spirals and conveyors.
• Experience in high-volume operations in a distribution-related environment.
• Experience with Lean methodology, AutoCAD, Simulation, 3D modeling and drawing and designing components and parts of systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), Mini Tab and Six Sigma analysis tools.
• To meet government and federal law program requirements which requires U.S. person status.