Automation Engineer

Multimatic • Butler, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, tool and die design or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ten years’ experience in engineering and automation.
• Excellent problem solving techniques.
• Some travel as required by company or customer.
• Training in SPC, FMEA, DOE, PFMEA, DDI, GD&T, APQP.
• Computer skills in the areas of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

Nice To Haves

• Having some tooling experience is a plus.
• Additionally, experience in a manufacturing facility especially automotive background is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads the project management process inclusive of equipment planning, design, development and testing, and rate verification to support release of new products and product enhancements.
• Communicates feedback/results to appropriate stakeholders within the organization at appropriate project milestones.
• Feasibility study, estimate, quote, evaluate, specify and purchase capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs to budget.
• Interact and direct vendors to provide equipment and tooling to our standards and performance expectations.
• Ability to develop time lines and maintain through follow up
• Understand and perform tolerance stack ups.
• Solid understanding of GD &T and datum scheme.
• Ensure that the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Be involved and provide technical support on all product launches both within the company.
• Investigate and keep abreast of new state of the art technologies which may enhance the profitability of the company.
• Assist in engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Assist in preparation of quotes
• Establish program timing parameters and ensure schedules are maintained.
• Analyze and assist in tooling and manufacturing process
• Work with Process Engineers and related department managers/supervisors to plan and implement new or revised process flows for improving plant layout and efficiencies.
• Assist in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs.
• Ensure said tooling/equipment complies with the companies and customer’s specifications, standards and expectations.
• Dedicate your efforts towards maximizing the profitability of the company.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the company and its business.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of OSHA and will be accountable for specific health and safety responsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently, must present an image to customer of total company commitment, maintain ownership of projects and work effectively with others to Co-ordinate all aspects of the job.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Assistant General Manager.

Benefits

• Recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior