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The Engineering Lead is a senior engineering position focused on maintaining and enhancing current production lines. This role serves as a technical expert for Allen-Bradley PLCs, FANUC robots, controls, torque systems, vision systems, leak-test systems, and scanning systems. The Engineering Lead also trains other team members by leveraging this technical expertise. Supporting assembly plants in multiple states requires periodic travel.

Engineering Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical expert for Allen Bradley PLC’s, Fanuc Robots, Controls, Torque Systems, Vision Systems, Leak test Systems and Scanning Systems.
  • Assisting in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives for production lines.
  • Support root cause resolutions for issues that arise with existing production lines.
  • Help establish and measure KPI’s of existing assembly lines.
  • Support with integrating new assembly lines into our production teams, including training production, quality, maintenance and engineering associates on equipment operation.
  • Help with the start-up of new products and equipment. Work with EOM to develop PM schedule prior to new equipment launch and then update PM schedule as needed.
  • Collaborate with EOM and Maintenance Team to develop spare parts lists at launch of new equipment.
  • Actively participate and support in the continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives of our assembly processes.
  • Must be able to program Allen Bradley PLC’s.

Training Development & Delivery Responsibilities

  • Perform internal training for other engineering team members on subjects such as vision systems, torque systems, leak testers, scanning systems, PLC troubleshooting and Fanuc robots.
  • Facilitate onboarding and upskilling programs for other engineering team members.
  • Facilitate scheduling of external training in alignment with the approved career development plan for technologies such as PLC training, CMM training (Faro Arm), 3D Modeling training (Catia, Solid Works) and Robotics training.
  • Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and integrate them into training.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust as needed. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Must be able to program Allen Bradley PLC’s.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment, automotive experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of torque systems, vision systems, scanning systems, and leak-test systems.
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting assembly equipment.
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting automated assembly equipment.
  • Possesses and applies considerable knowledge of Engineering principles, practices and procedures. 
  • Has excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
  • Communicates clearly with station operators, peers, and upper management personnel.
  • Effectively uses lean manufacturing knowledge to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
  • Willing and able to train other team members in areas of technical expertise.

Job Requirements

  • This role requires 25% travel
  • Safety apparel (PPE) and uniform mandatory when Plant side.
  • Work daily assigned shift to include overtime, up to and including production Saturdays, shutdown days, and holidays as needed.
  • Follow all company policies including ISO 9001 2008/ISO 14000 and QOS adherence (where applicable) and MAI Companies’ (GLA, GSA, IA) Associate Handbook and Safety Manual.

Qualifications (Educations / Training)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field 
  • 5 – 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment 
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, automation, or fabrication) 
  • Experience in training delivery, coaching, or technical instruction 
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Apply today and help build the next generation of manufacturing engineering excellence.

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