Manufacturing / Automation Engineer

Manufacturing / Automation Engineer
Watertown, CT | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | $85,000 - $120,000 per year

A medical device injection molding manufacturer is seeking an energetic, driven Manufacturing / Automation Engineer to lead continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor. This is a hands-on role focused on lean and continuous improvement initiatives across plastic injection molding, clean room assembly, pad printing and automation. You will analyze the current manufacturing state and build action plans using Lean techniques to drive faster changeovers, reduce errors, standardize processes, reduce downtime and increase OEE.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead continuous improvement projects: set goals and priorities, manage project resources, develop concepts and action plans, and provide status updates
• Manage other projects as assigned
• Apply Lean principles to design and execute new manufacturing processes, methods and equipment layouts that improve OEE
• Measure plant performance against goals and adjust action plans
• Analyze process flow and value stream layouts and recommend improvements
• Analyze systems and business processes, then implement changes that improve efficiency and plant performance
• Improve and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment
• Resolve product non-conformances through root cause investigation and elimination
• Help develop and improve Technical Operating Instructions
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment, including documentation and training
• Support new automation and provide lead support once it launches into production

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing facility (required)
• Experience with plastic injection molding
• Experience supporting automation projects; PLC programming is a plus
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and tools and of the injection molding floor
• Six Sigma training and experience
• Ability to develop and manage project timelines and cost budgets
• Strong ownership, accountability and communication at all levels of the organization
• Skills in, or aptitude for, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and SolidWorks
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Manufacturing field preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with matching; retirement plan; paid time off; employee assistance program; professional development assistance; referral program.

Additional Information

• No relocation assistance. Candidates must already live within commuting distance of Watertown, CT.
• Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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