Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

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• Shaving seconds off a bottleneck cycle time without compromising quality.
• Switching between Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLC logic to chase down a sporadic fault.
• Designing a fixture that cuts setup time and simplifies operator motion.
• Turning a Kaizen idea into a documented, sustained standard.

Do these challenges excite you?

• Engineer methods, tooling, and techniques to reduce setup, changeovers, and operator effort.
• Implement cycle‑time reduction strategies in constrained manufacturing cells.
• Troubleshoot machining processes and PLC programs (Siemens & Allen‑Bradley).
• Modify manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost improvements, and design changes.
• Own budgets and schedules tied to projects; manage expenditures to targets.
• Lead capital projects: write equipment specs, oversee runoffs, drive installation, coordinate contractors.
• Keep equipment drawings and production layouts accurate and current.
• Create durable fixes for recurring equipment/process failures.
• Provide focused training to elevate departmental capability.
• Coordinate TPM/PM along with proactive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Co‑own PFMEA, control plans, and process flows with the Quality Engineer.
• Support the shop floor with structured problem‑solving and clear standard work.
• Partner across teams and levels to improve machinery and processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and document outcomes for sustainability.
• Apply awareness of environmental aspects and operational controls in daily decisions.

• 2+ years in high‑volume machining, assembly, and automation.
• Practical Lean Enterprise experience.

• Excellent people, organization, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Comfort with MS Word/Excel and systems such as Mfg Pro and Kronos.

• Join a market leader with strong momentum and room to advance.
• Influence innovative, greenfield‑style projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits backed by a stable business.
• Build a long‑term career where dedication and development are valued.

• PLC troubleshooting fluency
• Engineering degree‑level proficiency
• Manufacturing environment savvy
• Process development expertise
• Solid computer skills

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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