Automation & Robotics Manufacturing Engineer

MiTek; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 holidays

Medical insurance (Day One)

Parental leave & adoption support

Bonuses & incentives

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

MiTek in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, enhance safety and quality, and drive productivity across manufacturing lines. The role partners with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to implement automation, robotics, and new technologies while solving equipment issues.

You will lead capital improvements, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and develop documented work instructions and training materials to sustain gains and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related
• Six Sigma Certification required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, controls engineering, or related experience
• GD&T experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Support and optimize automation, controls, and robotic systems to improve equipment reliability and throughput.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Lead equipment installations. Process validation, commissioning activities, and new product introductions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and improve operational performance.
• Manage capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and implementation.
• Monitor production and equipment performance metrics and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, risk assessments, and company policies.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies that align with business objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Automation systems

Robotics & controls

Troubleshooting

Data-driven improvement

Project management

Engineering drawings & schematics

Communication skills

Office suite

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

MiTek in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, enhance safety and quality, and drive productivity across manufacturing lines. The role partners with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to implement automation, robotics, and new technologies while solving equipment issues.

You will lead capital improvements, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and develop documented work instructions and training materials to sustain gains and