Production Engineer

Job Summary

The Production Engineer will develop a strategic automation program to ensure operational reliability, operational efficiency, energy conservation and optimal manufacturing practices to extend asset life and lower operating expenses.

Job Location

• This role is based in our plant in Napoleon, OH.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes key workplace methods to drive risk reduction through hazard analysis, BBSO’s, VOP’s, and implementation of safety improvements.
• Plans and directs team members in the efficient and safe means to troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, tools and property.
• Oversees computerized systems and robotic devices for optimal performance of production and operations at the facility.
• Drives and champions automation improvement projects.
• Schedules and oversees routine diagnostic checks and monitoring on all automated systems.
• Requisitions contract work and equipment necessary for larger scale projects.
• Implements training plans to develop skill set of those responsible for servicing automated equipment.
• Assists other functional areas of the plant to foster teamwork, shared results and programs to sustain adding value to the plant.
• Leads, guides and directs resources to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, maintenance and housekeeping targets.
• Defines, develops and improves molding process plans to achieve and sustain operational measures.
• Determines, recommends and implements molding process systems and methods to ensure raw materials and molding processes yield components that meet customer requirements.
• Assists with Capital project planning for related production equipment to meet capacity, quality, safety and efficiency targets.
• Responsible for improvements to work cell designs, part presentation, flow of material and components to support continuous improvement.
• Works with local production team and product design group to bring innovation to existing and new products to leverage process improvements.
• Leads efforts to ensure part quality through use of design of experiments, mistake proofing and related manufacturing techniques on the operational floor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience with demonstrated skills in a manufacturing environment leading, implementing and integrating automation systems.
• Physical demands: Walking, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push and lift items.
• Lifting requirements are generally up to 40 pounds.
• Environmental conditions involve generally indoor work, but occasionally around hot equipment or outdoor conditions.
• Job responsibilities involve occasional exposure to oil and grease.