Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49512

Summary:

Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions using Epson SCARA robots and vision systems. Focusing heavily on new installations and willing to provide day-to-day production support.

Support for manufacturing including internal and external customers by participating in product development, product life cycle management, continuous improvement and VA/VE projects, product and process flow improvements, project management, and corrective and preventive actions. Responsible for providing technical experience in troubleshooting converting equipment and process issues with focus on material, tooling, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Communicate production and maintenance needs to appropriate departments, as necessary.

Essential

Duties Include:

Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated equipment and industrial processes.

Lead the integration and optimization of high-precision vision-guided pick-and-place operations.

Configure and program vision systems to support object detection, alignment, and error-proofing within the automation cell.

Troubleshoot and fine-tune robotic and vision systems for maximum reliability and performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to complete system validation and meet project deadlines.

Provide expert-level technical guidance to ensure successful deployment and transition into production.

Develop, implement, and refine machine control logic (PLC, HMI, VFDs, and motion systems).Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC, PC, NC, and CNC control systems to ensure uptime and efficiency.

Supporting Role:
Provide support to manufacturing by evaluating equipment and processes and designing, developing, and implementing improvements. Identification of process/product quality improvement opportunities and implementation.

Technical and engineering support to manufacturing operations and customers.

Process support/project management for continuous improvement of critical processes to drive process capability.

Assist in new product launches, from quote to production, for successful launch and long-term production.

Communicate effectively with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and customers, providing technical and engineering support.

Support lean manufacturing initiatives by participating in events, assisting wherever possible, and following up to ensure that gains are maintained.

Assist QA in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Create and conduct DOE, perform root cause analysis and process characterization through the use of FMEA’s, risk analysis, and data analysis using statistical techniques.

Assist in customer and supplier product specification review.

Assist in maintenance of tooling and machinery including performing routine maintenance activities.

Continually research new machinery/methods of production to better the organization’s manufacturing processes.

Drive Kaizen initiatives by working with teams to identify, implement, track, and report.

Oversee projects assigned to the process engineering team ensuring performance, timing, and cost objectives are met.

Lead the development and successful execution of Capex projects.

Serve as a liaison reviewing project expectations and communicating implementation plans and status.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience with robotics in an industrial automation environment.

Advanced proficiency with vision systems.

Strong understanding of machine vision, robotic integration, and automation control systems.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of the final phases of complex automation projects.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented…