Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Do these challenges excite you?

• Shaving seconds off a bottleneck cycle time without compromising quality.
• Switching between Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLC logic to chase down a sporadic fault.
• Designing a fixture that cuts setup time and simplifies operator motion.
• Turning a Kaizen idea into a documented, sustained standard.

What you’ll tackle

• Engineer methods, tooling, and techniques to reduce setup, changeovers, and operator effort.
• Implement cycle-time reduction strategies in constrained manufacturing cells.
• Troubleshoot machining processes and PLC programs (Siemens & Allen‑Bradley).
• Modify manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost improvements, and design changes.
• Own budgets and schedules tied to projects; manage expenditures to targets.
• Lead capital projects: write equipment specs, oversee runoffs, drive installation, coordinate contractors.
• Keep equipment drawings and production layouts accurate and current.
• Create durable fixes for recurring equipment/process failures.
• Provide focused training to elevate departmental capability.
• Coordinate TPM/PM along with proactive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Co-own PFMEA, control plans, and process flows with the Quality Engineer.
• Support the shop floor with structured problem-solving and clear standard work.
• Partner across teams and levels to improve machinery and processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and document outcomes for sustainability.
• Apply awareness of environmental aspects and operational controls in daily decisions.

What sets you up for success

Must-have

• 2+ years in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation.
• Practical Lean Enterprise experience.

Nice-to-have

• Excellent people, organization, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Comfort with MS Word/Excel and systems such as MfgPro and Kronos.

Grow with us

• Join a market leader with strong momentum and room to advance.
• Influence innovative, greenfield-style projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits backed by a stable business.
• Build a long-term career where dedication and development are valued.

Your toolkit

• PLC troubleshooting fluency
• Engineering degree-level proficiency
• Manufacturing environment savvy
• Process development expertise
• Solid computer skills