Automation Project Engineer - Waynesboro, Georgia United States - 37073

JOB DESCRIPTION

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

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Be a key team player for a growing company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties

• Supporting safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected.
• Defining and identifying automation opportunities for existing and new processes.Being a champion for automation throughout the plant.
• Challenging existing practices, processes, and equipment to enhance quality and efficiencies and move the business forward. Visiting suppliers and other sites to understand capabilities and opportunities.
• Defining process and equipment requirements for new products and plant expansions.
• Developing equipment specifications and commissioning plans, ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Determining necessary improvements to the plant processes and equipment by running trials and interpreting results to drive improvements in quality, production rates, and production costs.
• Trouble shooting equipment and developing permanent solutions to address recurring issues.
• in OPEX, Six Sigma, and lean activities to sustain continuous improvement
• Supporting production engineers, maintenance, and other plant functions when needed.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing required.
• Experience specifying, implementing, and supporting manufacturing automation solutions.
• Knowledge of control systems and process controls for discreet manufacturing.
• Self-starter; willingness to be hands-on with projects and drive them from imagination to implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Excellent technical and engineering skills, written and verbal communication skills including leading group meetings/projects.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• 0-10% travel required.

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate 

Education:
University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree