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Job description:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Experience with plastic injection molding machines and processes in addition to other industrial automation products and components.

· 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing of machined parts, assembly of components, and ISO quality standards.

· 3 years of experience with product design.

· Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials and other methods for maximizing the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Hands-on experience building small prototypes.

· Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

· Knowledge of ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect the outcome.

· Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environment.

· Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement.

· Practical experience in industrial automation.

· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Good organizational skills in order to manage a variety of different tasks.

· Extensive knowledge of PC and windows based software to include Microsoft Office products.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· Conceives, designs, tests, and develops innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.

· Coordinates the making of new products with the Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly Departments. This can include but is not limited to, creating Standard Work Instructions, Product travelers, and training assets.

· Responsible for designing control systems to minimize and resolve production issues and project costs.

· Creates systems and production processes to ensure all products meet quality control standards.

· Develops standards for production and design by working with management and other departments.

· Evaluates and explores new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input to scheduling methods, performance metrics and financial standards.

· Utilizes principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to streamline processes.

· Research and tests design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and/or root cause analysis to formulate/support innovation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.

· Develops and designs robust manufacturing concepts to simplify/improve manufacturing processes to ensure best practice, performing structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies, building prototypes, evaluating performance, identifying issues, and making improvements.

· Creates and maintains required manufacturing process documentation, including process flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis and line balancing.

· Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gain insight and direction.