Automation Engineer

rms is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in precision machines to produce components for the medical device and aerospace industries. Our Automation Engineers provide engineering support to

rms is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in precision machines to produce components for the medical device and aerospace industries. Our Automation Engineers provide engineering support to rms teams with particular emphasis on developing capable manufacturing processes, implementing cellular manufacturing techniques and certifying processes to provide superior products to our customers.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the development and execution of select technical operations including the establishment of process parameters, support of validation activities, and troubleshooting production issues in a manufacturing facility.

• Utilize engineering principles to establish capable processes for new and existing tooling including the use of modeling tools to simulate and understand the material flow
• Standardize and support set-up procedures and standard tools to continuously reduce set-up times
• Develop, model and document processes that demonstrate the achievement of functional, financial, and quality goals
• Participate in the development of validation protocols in cooperation with Quality, Sales, and Operations functions
• Execute comprehensive OQ protocols that clearly define, demonstrate, and document process windows sufficient to achieve Process Capabilities that meet or exceed Customer’s and/or Cretex Process Capability requirements on critical to quality features
• Support the Quality team while they execute comprehensive PQ protocols that clearly define, demonstrate, and document process windows sufficient to achieve Process Capabilities that meet or exceed Customer’s and/or Cretex Process Capability requirements on critical to quality features
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities for processes that are performing below Cretex quality standards
• In collaboration with Quality, analyze weekly yield and inspection data to identify and resolve problem processes and tools
• In collaboration with Operations, analyze weekly delivery and productivity data to identify and resolve problem processes and tools
• Provide technical coaching and feedback to production employees and the support team
• Communicate with customers as necessary regarding technical details of the molding and validation process
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs
• Partner with the other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a related manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand quality plans
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis…