Lead Automation Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & CI

United Pharma

Arizona

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

United Pharma in Arizona is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership, hands-on automation support, and manufacturing engineering expertise in a fast-paced production environment. You will lead automation projects, troubleshoot equipment, develop validation documents, and drive Lean and continuous improvement across plant operations.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, develops scopes, schedules, and cost estimates, and mentors junior engineers.

Qualifications

Hands-on maintenance and improvement of automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience with electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs and schematics.
Strong RCA and corrective-action experience.
Experience with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimation.
Experience with automation-line quoting and design concept development.
Experience preparing validation docs, URS, equipment specs, and related engineering docs.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
CAD and SAP experience preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Manufacturing supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide engineering teams to achieve quality, productivity, and operational efficiency goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, optimize, and provide hands-on technical support for automated equipment.
Conduct and document engineering studies, evaluations, and technical assessments.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities.
Develop and deliver technical training covering electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematics, and emerging technologies.
Lead high-visibility automation projects and develop project scopes, schedules, savings estimates, and cost estimates.
Prepare validation documents, URS, equipment specifications, and other engineering documentation.
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and automation partners.
Provide engineering support to optimize plant machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.