Sr. Automation Engineer, Stamping

We are currently seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer. The Sr. Automation Engineer will manage technical aspects of our stamping processes to ensure efficient and reliable production to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. This specifically includes the Feasibility, DFM, Construction, Tryout & Home line. He or she will support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

You Will:           

• Be an expert in Controls & Automation for Stamping championing and supporting Lucid Engineering / Manufacturing Group’s specific needs and requirements for Controls & Automation
• Supports design specifications for RFQ’s
• Approve equipment and control designs in accordance to Lucid and local regulations and manages suppliers performance to build schedule for Automation and Controls
• Interact and direct vendors to provide equipment and tooling to our standards and performance expectations
• Prepare suitable training documentation to enable experience passed on to production team.
• Ability to troubleshoot through root cause analysis and provide technical support for daily plant operations
• Launch equipment and tooling to production floor and support on-going production throughout program cycle
• Develop and maintain process documentation and assist with quality documentation.
• Project coordination, champions and supports Lucid Engineering / Manufacturing Group’s specific needs and requirements regarding the scope, specifications & best practice procedures
• Take ownership of the technical management of the products. Address Lucid technical questions and follow up to ensure all action items are completed.
• Manage internal Lucid Customers, assesses needs regarding priorities, deadlines, and quantities, driving suppliers for on time deliverables.
• Track and manage equipment trials for SOP
• Train Production Associates and Engineering Technicians on techniques and processes.
• Assist with new product launches, i.e., equipment, dies, tooling and auxiliary equipment.
• Work closely with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes.
• Travel 25-50% to visit suppliers (US and International).

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or apprenticeship with 5+ years’ experience preferred
• 5+ years of Program Management / Engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required
• Proficient with PLC & Drive Programming with Siemens TIA Portal & Beckoff required.
• Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping
• Extensive aluminum Class A, BIW and Closures experience with Tandem, progressive, blanking, and Hot Forming
• Experience foreign suppliers
• Must have the ability to travel internationally
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques – Equipment, tooling, metal stamping, assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong time management and analysis skills
• Must be capable of working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and management on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain current with state-of-the-art technologies and practices related to the metal stamping process as well as develop innovative solutions when necessary.
• Able to use MS Office- Excel, Project, Word