Manufacturing Automation Engineer

As a manufacturing engineer at Delta Faucet in Lapeer, you will be part of small energetic team that designs, develops and implements automated equipment and processes for a diverse bathing product line.

You would actively engage with the corporate design engineering and marketing teams early in the product development process to create designs for manufacturability that meet safety, quality, and productivity goals in a lean environment.

You would drive the analysis of relevant process and product data with support from a cross functional team to achieve continuous improvement within existing product lines that are striving for capacity growth, customer service improvement, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities :

• Use Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques and structured problem solving (A3, PDCA, Kaizen, KATA) skills to develop strategies and programs that improve the quality and efficiencies of processes within the plant.
• Perform process analysis (time / motion study) and failure mode analysis (PFMEA) of existing and new products, identifying and implementing improvements to equipment and productivity
• Develop, implement and improve processes within thermoforming and robotic assembly cells as assigned by manager. Interface with ERP system to manage process routings, collect and analyze process qualification data (PPAP) and initiate equipment purchase orders
• Display Self-starter approach with solid project management skills and good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Lead equipment and process development internally or with designated integrators. Apply machine monitoring and automated product compliance audits, improving operator engagement and performance.

Apply ergonomic principles and standardized work to manufacturing process design.

In conjunction with operations team members, assist in the resolution of process problems related to such items as material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, manufacturing procedures, and effectiveness of tools and equipment.

Education & Experience :

• BS degree in an engineering discipline is required (i.e., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).
• 5+ years of practical shop floor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess developed skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with web-based applications
• Autocad or other CAD related experience
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build strong working relationships with individuals and within teams at all levels of the organization.
• Must have technical knowledge regarding CI methodologies and have demonstrated problem solving, planning, and project management skills
• Demonstrated initiative is required. The position will require working without close supervision, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, and leading activities to define and implement new equipment and improvement projects.

Diversity & Inclusion :

At Delta Faucet Company, we view diversity as a mosaic of thoughts and perspectives that come from people’s varied cultural backgrounds, experiences, education, career paths and other influences that make each of us unique.

For us, inclusion means welcoming differing opinions, collaborating, allowing people to come to work as who they are and recognizing everyone’s contributions.

We know that in a diverse, inclusive company, ideas flow freely, all voices are heard and all perspectives are valued. Delta Faucet Company continuously strives to be this kind of organization.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) supports our inherent values, makes us more relevant to customers and consumers and inspires innovation.

It is not a goal or a program; it is a vital ingredient in our formula for success and a key to our future growth.

Company : Delta Faucet Company

Full timeHiring Range : $72,300.00 - $113,630.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and / or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the Company ) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job.

The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical / mental disability, medical condition, marital / domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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