Paint Automation Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Paint Automation Supervisor to design engineering systems for industrial automation tasks and create mechanical design documents. The role involves supervising technical personnel, maintaining project files, and implementing design solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Engineering, strong project management, and communication skills, with an interest in continual learning. This position is vital for ensuring the technical feasibility and performance of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Knowledge and experience in PFMEA and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering systems for automation of industrial tasks.
• Supervise engineering personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct studies to determine feasibility, costs, or performance benefits.

Skills

Project Management skills

Knowledge in PFMEA techniques

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Paint Automation Supervisor’s role is to design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks and to create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies or finished products. This also includes maintaining technical project files, implementing and/or testing design solutions, and creating mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate design concepts.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Team Work

Job Duties

• Calibrate scientific or technical equipment
• Select tools, equipment or technologies for use in operations or projects
• Develop technical methods or processes
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical or integrated systems or equipment
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance.
• Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
• Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
• Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs or performance benefits of new equipment
• Research, select or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, and pressure sensing or electronic communication.
• Identify and select materials appropriate for system designs.
• Apply automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components or finished goods.

Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering
• Project Management skills and experience, if no full-time work experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design.
• Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow.
• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks.
• A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved.
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings.
• Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial
• Sound technical background (hands‑on) with logical deductive reasoning approach.
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi‑tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.