Engineering Manager – Automation

BinaryBees Business Solutions LLC; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BinaryBees Business Solutions LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager – Automation in Garner, IA. This full-time onsite role requires leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, advancing automation, and optimizing processes to improve cost, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in manufacturing/industrial engineering, be proficient in CAD (SolidWorks with PDM), and possess strong statistics, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field.
• Planning ability to think ahead over 2+ years.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering with multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and implement manufacturing concepts and cells to optimize space, equipment, material usage, process flow and standard work.
• Support new product introductions related to manufacturing processes.
• Assist production operations to reduce throughput time and improve quality.
• Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Lead or assist with cost reduction through re-engineering of product and process.
• Assist in plant layout planning for better space utilization.
• Identify root causes of poor process performance and address them.
• Assist in evaluating automation vendors/subcontractors to meet Stellar specs and quality standards.
• Foster continuous improvement focused on cost, quality, safety, and personal development of team members.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment for business needs.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Review and approve drawings, routings, specs and documents.
• Ensure training for new processes is conducted.
• Provide leadership and coaching to develop team members.
• Conduct team member reviews and manage time off approvals.
• Prioritize team activities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Statistics knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field

Tools

CAD SolidWorks with PDM

Job description

Title : Engineering Manager – Automation

FULLTIME & ONSITE

Location : Garner, IA

Must Be Citizen or Green Card

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, and implement manufacturing concepts and cells using effective systems, lean principles, and simulation tools to optimize; use of space, equipment, material usage, process flow and personnel standard work (reduce motion and waste).
• Support all current and new product introductions as it relates to the manufacturing process.
• Assist all production operations in improvements to reduce throughput time and improve quality.
• Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and equipment to support and improve the manufacturability of quality products in a cost-effective manner.
• Lead or assist with cost reduction efforts through re-engineering of the product, material, and the process.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space and workflows.
• Determine root causes of poor manufacturing process performance and work to diminish occurrences.
• Assist in the assessment of automation vendor/subcontractor evaluation to ensure the manufacturing processes are in accordance with Stellar specifications and quality standards.
• Initiate and promote a culture of continuous improvement, especially as it relates to cost, quality, safety, including the personal development of direct reports.
• Responsible for the development of technology support strategies.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Ensure training is conducted to introduce new processes.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company talent development strategies and objectives.
• Complete team member reviews, and provide coaching as needed.
• Manage team members time off and time approvals.
• Prioritize team members activities and ensure teams are working efficiently, including meeting expected completion dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leadership and coaching skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Production automation and robotics
• Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency SolidWorks w/PDM.

Skills Required:

• Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 2+ year time span.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.