Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Robotics Innovator

Ashton North LLC; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Ashton North LLC will drive new model start-ups and continuously improve existing products, delivering cost and quality gains across manufacturing lines.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology teams, train maintenance personnel on automated systems, monitor performance, and implement ambitious automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 4–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems for new and existing models.
• Review new model development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimations, improve manufacturability, and address quality concerns to ensure competitive and high-quality products.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs for existing and new equipment.
• Create or modify all required engineering documentation, automation standards, robotics procedures, and PE-1 documentation to ensure ISO compliance and maintain certification.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support manufacturing by leading root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, automation improvements, and machine efficiency initiatives.
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management activities for robotic, automation, and control systems.
• 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.

Skills

Automation & robotics

Project management

Manufacturing process improvement

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robot controls

HMI development

Vision systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer at Ashton North LLC will drive new model start-ups and continuously improve existing products, delivering cost and quality gains across manufacturing lines.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology teams, train maintenance personnel on automated systems, monitor performance, and implement ambitious automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.