Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Company: Adams Rite Aerospace
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Basic Function

Provides automation engineering leadership and is responsible for developing and implementing automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions across Adams Rite Aerospace Fluids and Electro-mechanical Hardware product lines. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will work with both assembly and machining operations to develop unique solutions and customize existing available equipment for multi-disciplinary manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• The Manufacturing Automation Engineer (MAE) will lead the entire life cycle of automation and productivity projects from opportunity identification to concept/feasibility through fabrication and manufacturing line validation.
• The MAE will develop scopes of work, interface and solicit quotations from automation suppliers as well as conducting design reviews to ensure timely and effective execution of automation and productivity projects. They will need to be a visionary in the field of automation and know how to focus automation efforts to yield the most productive results within the shortest amount of time.
• The MAE will develop manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi-automated or full automation for both machining and assembly operations.
• The MAE will design the layout of equipment and workspace for optimum utilization. They will conduct design for automation analysis and provide detailed recommendations. Role Qualifications:
  
  Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:
  • Hands on experience using automation systems and tools
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead productivity projects from opportunity identification to full implementation in a rapidly changing, intense, and
    
    demanding manufacturing environment.
    • Ability to close issues and achieve results quickly and with a detail focus.
    • Demonstrated experience with lean principles and driving productivity improvements in a cross-functional setting.
      • Excellent communicator and team-builder with strong interpersonal, project management and organizational skills.
        • Outstanding spreadsheet utilization skills along with proficiency in word processing, presentation and project management software (MS Office
          • Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications. Education and Experience:
            • BS Degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience working in a machining or assembly manufacturing industry as an Automation Engineer.
              • Experience with aerospace or other highly regulated industry with high mix, low volume machining and assembly experience is preferred. Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000
                
                Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
                
                To conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.
                
                Physical demands and work environment
                • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
                • Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is high. The individual will be sitting out on the factory floor where they may be subjected to some machine noise and fumes.

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