Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Adams Rite Aerospace • Fullerton, CA

7d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides automation engineering leadership and is responsible for developing and implementing automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions across Adams Rite Aerospace Fluids and Electro-mechanical Hardware product lines. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will work with both assembly and machining operations to develop unique solutions and customize existing available equipment for multi-disciplinary manufacturing.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in a machining or assembly manufacturing industry as an Automation Engineer
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems including PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration using Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley, robotics, machine vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and mechanical design tools such as SOLIDWORKS
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with lean principles and driving productivity improvements in a cross-functional setting.
• Outstanding spreadsheet utilization skills along with proficiency in word processing, presentation and project management software (MS Office).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace or other highly regulated industry with high mix, low volume machining and assembly experience is preferred.
• Basic programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and C++ preferred for automation support, data analysis, equipment interfacing, and process improvement applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated and semi-automated manufacturing solutions.
• Work with assembly and machining operations to develop unique solutions and customize existing available equipment.
• Lead cross-functional projects, coordinate vendors, manage timelines, and drive issue resolution.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, analyze process inefficiencies, and implement automation solutions to improve cycle time, quality, uptime, and labor efficiency.
• Design tooling, review equipment layout, develop fixtures, and support manufacturing implementation using 3D CAD and mechanical design tools.
• Understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Drive productivity improvements using lean principles in a cross-functional setting.

What This Job Offers

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