
Automation Staff Engineer
- Norfolk
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure implementation of investments based on Plant mission and goals planning (TPOC/VSD)
- Drive the approval of specifications and eCRs for investments of production equipment
- Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific standard production concepts (incl. layout)
- Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific automation strategy and concepts (incl. Smart Factory) and standards (mechanical; e.g. handling systems, machine loading / unloading systems
- Support the plant in implementation of automation projects and assist in BA reporting requirements
- Ensure implementation of Sector M&E standards related with production equipment and systems for a specific area of responsibility
- Ensure implementation of CT standards for installation, start-up, validation, handover and improvement of all production and SC (i.e. intralogistics) equipment
- Communicating with lead roles in plant to push continued integration of automation at all levels
- Performs Gap analysis to identify opportunities on legacy equipment
- Maintain VSD and other living project documents associated with automation projects
- Maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation
- Owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner
- Innovate and/or create solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy
- Hands-on approach to establish an automation plan based off Hoshin, TPOC, and corporate objectives
- Implement the appropriate level of technology on production processes to ensure projects on-time and in-budget
- Hands-on execution of projects from conception to implementation with minimal direct supervision
- Support Equipment design (drawings & specs) (solidworks, inventor, autocad, etc., )
- Assist development of business cases for capital projects
- Submit RFQ's and purchase orders as required
- Manage project timelines and budgets
- Supervise contractors
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related
- 2+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions including Automation
- Experience developing and implementing automation solutions with in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in project management/capital Improvements
- Experience with troubleshooting & programing PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens)
- Experience in a leadership to include leading in an ad hoc project team environment
- 5+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions
- Experience in rubber and plastic production processes
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition & Employee Discounts
- Annual Bonus
- Employer 401(k) Match