Associate Implementation Engineer

La Vergne, TN

The Associate Implementation Engineer will evaluate, create, and implement processes and requirements related to establishing automated solutions within the Operations Teams supported by the Global Automation & Engineering team.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

  • Manual Process Evaluation and Value Stream Mapping/Front Side Design Needs
  • Execute Baseline Process studies including statistical analysis as comparison point to automated solution that is being implemented
  • Assist in development of formal scorecard for current process to be used to evaluate the impact of an automated process
  • Support required documentation required for the equipment/installation
  • Support Lessons Learned and Feedback for Gate Process for continuous improvement
  • Work with buying site to develop process comparisons and acceptance testing. Once both sides agree on requirements for the process to be implemented, perform system/process testing to evaluate whether buyoff criteria is met
  • Provide Formal Recommendations for Headcount, Roles, and Skillsets Required to support Automated System/New Process
  • Recommend the required headcount, skills, and defined roles for automated equipment and supporting processes
  • Support training schedules and sign off documentation for site implementation
  • Work with onsite resources for formalized process evaluation and skills training necessary to operate, troubleshoot, and refine automated solutions & processes
  • Use of Minitab or other SPC software to support process studies.
  • Excel Automation/VBA development
  • Assist in performance of FMEA
  • Perform data analysis and setup automated data presentation systems for trend analysis and continuous improvement activities
  • Assist in the development of relevant machine error categorization, data requirements for process development, and reporting structures
  • Work in tandem with process engineering team to design and perform Machine, Process, and System stress testing for onsite implementation
  • Identify areas of opportunity for new automation development or support
  • Identify risk points within process, machine, or system and develop risk mitigation strategies for machine logic, reporting, and process development
  • Work with site to develop ROI, Cost/Benefit, and strategic advancement for automated solutions and processes
  • Work with site to develop performance tracking for automated equipment to quantify the value added
  • Work with site to identify opportunities for scope expansion of existing automated solutions to improve equipment utilization and value production

What are the requirements needed for this position? 

  • BS in engineering or Related Field or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years Experience with test-driven development and automation implementations
  • 2+ years Experience and exposure to QA/QC processes, standards and best practices
  • High touch communication skills, internal and external team development, willingness and interest in developing best in class communications and adoption systems
  • 1+ years of Engineering Controls Experience
  • 2+ years Cost Benefit Analysis/New Program Evaluation•
  • 1+ Years Statistical Process Control/Statistical Process Control Software
  • 2+ years FMEA
  • 2+ years Machine/Process Stress Testing
  • 1+ Years Root Cause Analysis
  • 2+ Years Reliability and Reproducibility Testing

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

  • Process Engineering
  • FMEA
  • Excel Automation/Reporting
  • QA/QC Engineering
  • New Program/New Production Implementation
  • PLC/Robotics experience

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Pay Range:$62,000.00 – $103,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is 08/15/2024

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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