Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

Vaupell; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaupell is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems, including injection molding automation and assembly automation. You will work on cost reduction programs, participate in design reviews, and develop SOPs for new equipment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on manufacturability and process capabilities.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Requires 3 to 5 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Requires a Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding automation and assembly automation systems design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling as relevant to meet job objectives.
• Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures or safety issues.
• Investigate, prepare and recommend manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes.
• Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability, process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products.
• Develop, monitor and report on project schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures for new and updated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Working as part of cross functional teams, sustain current production by providing support for quality issues, production equipment problems and part documentation errors by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• May develop manufacturing operating instructions or procedures and may train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers and other departments during the course of completing assignments.

Skills

Injection molding automation

Industrial controls PLC

Robotic programming

Manufacturing methods

Lean Six Sigma

Reading blueprints

CAD design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Vaupell is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems, including injection molding automation and assembly automation. You will work on cost reduction programs, participate in design reviews, and develop SOPs for new equipment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on manufacturability and process capabilities.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and knowledge of