Automation Engineer

Vaupell
Everett, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2024
Position purpose

Applies knowledge of materials and engineering theory and methods to design, integrate, and

improve manufacturing systems or processes to increase product manufacturability and cost

effectiveness.

Main Duties

Under Limited Direction

  • Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling

as relevant to meet job objectives

  • Plan, coordinate and lead manufacturing projects. Developing plans, determining

resource requirements, provide accurate and timely reports to stakeholders

  • Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems.
  • Investigate, prepare and recommend manufacturing cost reduction and product/process

improvement programs

  • Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability, process capabilities and

capacities are developed to support new products

  • Coordinate or manage 3P schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures
  • Working as part of a cross functional team, sustain current production by providing

support for quality issues, production equipment problems and part documentation errors

by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions

  • Develop manufacturing operating instructions or procedures and train assemblers and

operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications

  • May coordinate with vendors and customers during the course of assignments

Qualification Guidelines

  • Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure

Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR

(Export Administration Regulations)

Physical requirements

  • This position requires hands-on work on the manufacturing floor using a variety of tools
  • Extended periods of standing and/or walking, moderate lifting, and reasonable mobility

are required

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English adequately to understand and develop

work instructions

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering or similar
  • Requires 2 to 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
  • Requires knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, equipment and processes
  • Requires knowledge of project management skills, good communications skills.
  • Requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and

other techniques

  • Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of

precision technical plans blueprints, drawings and models

  • Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is required
  • CAD proficiency/design background is a plus
  • Injection molding experience preferred
  • Automation design, project management, and implementation experience preferred

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