Production Engineer

CRH plc; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth and内部提升

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is seeking a Production Engineer for our Napoleon, OH plant. The role focuses on developing a strategic automation program to improve reliability, efficiency, and energy use while extending asset life and reducing operating costs.

Responsibilities include leading automation projects, supervising diagnostics on automated systems, and supporting capital equipment planning to meet capacity and quality targets. The position is based on site in Napoleon, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with automation systems.
• Physical demands: walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive risk reduction through hazard analyses and safety improvements.
• Plan and direct teams to troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain processes.
• Oversee automated systems and robotics for optimal production.
• Lead automation improvement projects and routine diagnostic checks.
• Assist with capacity planning and capital projects for equipment.

Skills

Automation systems

Manufacturing

Hazard analysis

Robotics

Process control

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Robotics

PLC hardware

Process control software

Job description

Job ID: 530101

Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Production Engineer will develop a strategic automation program to ensure operational reliability, operational efficiency, energy conservation and optimal manufacturing practices to extend asset life and lower operating expenses.

Job Location

• This role is based in our plant in Napoleon, OH.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes key workplace methods to drive risk reduction through hazard analysis, BBSO’s, VOP’s, and implementation of safety improvements.
• Plans and directs team members in the efficient and safe means to troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, tools and property.
• Oversees computerized systems and robotic devices for optimal performance of production and operations at the facility.
• Drives and champions automation improvement projects.
• Schedules and oversees routine diagnostic checks and monitoring on all automated systems.
• Requisitions contract work and equipment necessary for larger scale projects.
• Implements training plans to develop skill set of those responsible for servicing automated equipment.
• Assists other functional areas of the plant to foster teamwork, shared results and programs to sustain adding value to the plant.
• Leads, guides and directs resources to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, maintenance and housekeeping targets.
• Defines, develops and improves molding process plans to achieve and sustain operational measures.
• Determines, recommends and implements molding process systems and methods to ensure raw materials and molding processes yield components that meet customer requirements.
• Assists with Capital project planning for related production equipment to meet capacity, quality, safety and efficiency targets.
• Responsible for improvements to work cell designs, part presentation, flow of material and components to support continuous improvement.
• Works with local production team and product design group to bring innovation to existing and new products to leverage process improvements.
• Leads efforts to ensure part quality through use of design of experiments, mistake proofing and related manufacturing techniques on the operational floor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience with demonstrated skills in a manufacturing environment leading, implementing and integrating automation systems.
• Physical demands: Walking, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push and lift items.
• Lifting requirements are generally up to 40 pounds.
• Environmental conditions involve generally indoor work, but occasionally around hot equipment or outdoor conditions.
• Job responsibilities involve occasional exposure to oil and grease.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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