Industrial Automation & Reliability Engineering Manager

Cad Engineering Resources Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Cad Engineering Resources Inc in Louisville, KY seeks a Maintenance Manager for a direct-hire, day shift role. You will lead MES-related maintenance activities, collaborate with Process Engineers, Production, IT and Maintenance to drive line improvements and MES functionality.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in high‑volume manufacturing with automotive experience, strong electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills, and proven ability to manage projects, reports and data to support decision

Qualifications

• 7–10 minimum years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with engineering and equipment maintenance background.
• 5–9 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Willing to travel and work at customer sites, including plants with confinement or climbing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated self-organization, planning, prioritization, delegation and accountability in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to drive process control, change management and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create reports and dashboards from data stored in production databases; coordinate MES requirements with Process Engineers, Production, IT and Maintenance.
• Provide MES support including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, MES master data maintenance, process modeling and reporting.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and IT applications; diagnose and resolve equipment-related process and communication issues.
• Author and execute software validation activities for MES; train technicians on operation, diagnostics and applications.
• Support manufacturing metrics such as Safety, OEE, Scrap and Waste; assist in integration testing and documentation.
• Configure system settings, plan and execute acceptance testing; monitor systems and correct errors.
• Train others on systems, software, equipment and processes; research cost-effective upgrades.
• Modify SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions; support web applications and MES coordination.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Industrial maintenance

Travel readiness

Job description

Louisville, KY (Direct-Hire)

Day Shift Position

Pay Rate: Up to $125k annually (based proven work history)

Responsibilities Of The Maintenance Manager

• Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production database. Work with Process Engineers, Production departments, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for production line improvements and modifications.
• Provide production support for MES functions including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, Electrical Test interfaces, MES master data maintenance & process modeling, MES functionality (transactions and user interfaces), and Database / reporting functions.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and related IT Applications to enhance equipment interface and operation of the MES. Diagnose and help resolve causes of process and communication malfunctions on all equipment.
• Author and execute software validation activities with proper oversight to support and maintain the MES. Provide training to technician on the operation and diagnostics of the machine process and applications.
• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
• Configure system settings and options, plans and executes integration acceptance testing with required documentation
• Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems and correct errors.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Train others on systems, software, equipment and processes.
• Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and manufacturing applications.
• Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
• Support web applications and solutions. Coordinate IT/MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime goals.

Essential Common Requirements For All Employees

• Quality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function-related requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Experience in related field (high volume manufacturing environment) with background in engineering and maintenance of equipment.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Strong knowledge and experience with electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrate skills in self-organization, planning, prioritizing, follow, delegation, and holding people accountable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate ability of driving process control, change management and the use of data to drive decisions.
• Proficiency using internet based and PC based computer applications to record, analyze, and report information.
• Ability to handle extended hours when needed, specifically during equipment downtime or reacting to customer requirements.
• Willing to help other YFAI plants or provide resources when needed.

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.