Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Job Title - Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Location - Dover, New Hampshire, United States

Essential Tasks:

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to see customer projects through the product life cycle process, including new product introduction (R&D) and production support (PD).
• Be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external points of contact, addressing technical needs promptly and follow through on commitments.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians & lead by example
• Work together with the project team and the Customer (as necessary) to conceive, design, and develop new products and processes via innovative solutions.
• Integrate technology and custom automation into new or existing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, reduce cost and increase throughput; while ensuring all product design specifications are met.
• Conducts research and development of new cutting-edge automation concepts.
• Will be responsible for the design and manufacture of automated manufacturing systems for thin high-performance thermoplastics.
• Initiate capital equipment projects including justification, selection of necessary equipment or design, requisition and implementation.
• Design and lead experiments to confirm/uncover or resolve design questions
• Other miscellaneous tasks as may be assigned from time to time
• Generate supporting technical documentation including detailed drawings, bill of materials, functional specifications, work instructions and controlled software.
• Troubleshooting of complex automation system issues to discover root cause and implement permanent solutions
• Support product qualification processes, eventually leading to release to high-rate manufacturing
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and systems.

Requirements:

• Understanding of machine design, simple electrical design, and understanding of common manufacturing practices
• Specification of automation hardware and software
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in an Engineering (or Engineering Technology) field
• Familiarity with commonly used engineering systems, methods of analysis, and business tools
• Knowledge of drawing standards (geometric tolerancing, etc.)
• Proficient in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in plastic part fabrication
• Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, but other disciplines will also be considered
• At least 5 - 15 years of demonstrated engineering experience
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing automation
• Working knowledge of control system design, PLC and HMI programming and Robotics
• Experience with CNC machining and/or manual machining desired but not required
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with the ability to learn new ones
• Documentation systems; Change orders, writing specs, quality systems, ISO requirements
• Some knowledge of plastic part fabrication techniques (common forming/sealing methods & equipment), thermoforming is particularly valuable

Skills/Competencies

• Self-motivated professional that demonstrates the ability to quickly grasp new material and perform tasks completely and on time.
• Logical assessment of problems and/or solutions
• Able to be understood by most when creating documents or training others on new processes/equipment
• Showing diligence to do things correctly and accurately, scrutinizing your own work as objectively as possible, as well as inviting others to review your work
• Ability to learn quickly; new processes, new equipment, and/or new methods and lead others in their learning of the same
• To work well in a fast-paced environment with many potential distractions without losing sight of given priorities
• Knowing when and where to get help or advice when issues become critical or overly complex
• Able to communicate and work successfully with a variety of people from several functional groups, cultures, and backgrounds

Physical Requirements

• Able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and crouch/kneel (for short periods) to have sufficient visual acuity (with correction if necessary) to see small parts, part defects, and read computer monitors/documentation.
• Able to lift 30 pounds without help of equipment, but using proper lifting techniques.
• Able to sit for several hours at a time when performing design work or doing data analysis.
• Able to work in conditions of high heat and humidity for several hours at a time.

Company Paid Benefits – No Cost to Team Members

• 100% Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Flextime
• Education reimbursement, up to $1,500.00 annually after one year of employment
• Partial reimbursement of any deductibles you may incur for each family member per year
• 120 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) pay
• 100% Paid Health and Dental Insurance Premiums for you and your family
• 401K Company match up to 5% after one year of employment
• BJ’s Wholesale Club membership
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program

Additional Voluntary Benefits – Payroll Deductions

• Vision Insurance plans for you and your family
• Aflac Insurance available for additional coverages
• 401K Plan enrollment after 30 days of employment from your start date