Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Improvement

6 Degrees Search; Grove City (OH); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive new model start-ups and continuous improvement across assembly processes using automation and robotics. This role partners with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology teams to lift product quality and reduce costs.

The engineer will design, build, and commission automated systems; mentor technicians; monitor equipment performance; and ensure smooth production transitions from engineering to manufacturing in a

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness while initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Develop new model assembly processes for products, incorporating automation and robotic solutions where practical.
• Develop equipment, robotic cell, fixture, vision system, and jig specifications for products.
• Assist with new model process development for more complex products involving robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Ensure a smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept development through deployment and production support.
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Lead automation-related safety risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures for automation and robotics projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management activities for robotic, automation, and control systems.

Conocimientos

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

HMI

Machine vision

Motion control

Project management

Troubleshooting

Quality improvement

Safety standards

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

PLC

Robot controllers

Machine vision systems

Descripción del empleo

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive new model start-ups and continuous improvement across assembly processes using automation and robotics. This role partners with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology teams to lift product quality and reduce costs.

The engineer will design, build, and commission automated systems; mentor technicians; monitor equipment performance; and ensure smooth production transitions from engineering to manufacturing in a