Manufacturing Automation Engineer in La Vergne

Job Summary

Automation Engineer related to assembly and automation including new model quoting, building, and developing assembly equipment & mass production support of equipment.

• Responsible for Quoting 10% of all quotes (simple and semi‑complex assemblies).
• Support transition from New Model to Mass Production: support, troubleshoot and improve processes, parts, equipment and fixtures. Attend Semi‑Complex and Complex Assembly kick off meetings when required.
• Assist in development and evaluation of cost‑justification proposals for new and existing equipment. Assist in developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility, and in developing Work Instructions, Machine Manuals and Machine Function through Design Review Verification.
• Assist in developing and evaluating plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design and materials, assembly methods, and standards. Assist in the design and layout of assembly line and work‑cells.
• Prepare work instructions, inspection and operation work standards.
• Assist in solving technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit equipment and capital expenditure proposals to upper management.
• Track project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports, and production engineering meetings; keep upper management informed of current project status.
• Assist in training of Production Engineering staff when applicable.
• Demonstrate effective leadership that enhances the success of the Department and Company.
• Follow the documented TS16949:2002 quality system relating to the Production Engineering function.
• Ensure that the safety program is maintained.
• Must be able to travel offsite, occasionally overnight (by auto and/or air).
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

• Responsible for Development and evaluating cost‑justification proposals for new and existing equipment.
• Responsible for Developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility.
• Develop Work Instructions, Machine Manuals, and Machine Function through Design Review Verification.
• Develop and evaluate plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design and materials, assembly methods and standards. Design and layout of assembly line and work‑cells.
• Prepare work instructions, inspection and operation work standards.
• Solve technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit equipment and capital expenditure proposals to upper management.
• Track project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports, and Automation Engineering meetings; keep upper management informed of current project status.
• Assist in training of Automation Engineering staff.
• Demonstrate effective leadership that enhances the success of the Department and Company.
• Follow the documented TS16949:2002 quality system relating to the Automation Engineering function.
• Ensure that the safety program is maintained.
• Must be able to travel offsite, occasionally overnight (by auto and/or air).
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

• Responsible for Quoting 20% of all quotes (simple and complex assemblies).
• Support transition from New Model to Mass Production: support, troubleshoot, and improve processes, parts, equipment and fixtures. Attend Semi‑Complex and Complex Assembly kick off meetings when required.
• Responsible for Development and evaluating cost‑justification proposals for new and existing equipment.
• Responsible for Developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility. Develop Work Instructions, Machine Manuals, and Machine Function through Design Review Verification.
• Develop and evaluate plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design, materials, assembly methods, and standards. Design and layout of assembly line and work‑cells.
• Prepare work instructions, inspection and operation work standards.
• Solve technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit equipment and capital expenditure proposals to upper management.
• Track project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports, and Automation Engineering meetings; keep upper management…