Industrial Automation and Process Optimization Engineer
Is this you?
- Do you enjoy taking a new product from concept to stable, efficient, high-volume production?
- Can you translate process flows into right-sized equipment, labor models, and error-proofed work instructions?
- Are you equally comfortable debugging PLC logic on the floor and leading a cross-functional launch review?
What you will do
- Design end-to-end manufacturing systems for new introductions: process flow, equipment selection, and labor modeling
- Develop standardized work, assembly methods, and robust error-proofing
- Create Lean-oriented plant and line layouts
- Own manufacturing readiness and program launch execution
- Coordinate installation, moves, and capability/validation of production equipment
- Lead capital projects and facility improvements
- Define scope, review technical specifications, and conduct vendor equipment validations prior to shipment
- Apply 8D and root cause analysis to resolve production problems
- Continuously elevate throughput, first-pass yield, and labor efficiency
- Administer Engineering Change and orchestrate cross-functional rollout
- Embed AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) into your workflows
- Support maintenance planning and drive equipment reliability; step in to lead/coordinated maintenance efforts when required
- Travel to customer/supplier locations for launches, audits, and validations
- Mentor junior engineers and set standards for safe system design
What you bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience in a manufacturing/assembly engineering setting
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, and production processes
- AutoCAD proficiency and familiarity with standard engineering tools
- Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
- PLC programming and troubleshooting capability
- Supplier/vendor/contractor management experience
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership
Preferred
- 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Background in automotive or other high-volume assembly
- Experience with robotics, automation, or controls
- Maintenance planning or team leadership
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma toolkit
- Capital equipment projects or installations
Compensation
- $85,000 to $100,000+/year - based on experience
Candidates with significant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Core tools and technologies you will use
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- SPC, PFMEA, APQP