Automation Manager

Job Posting Start Date 06-27-2024 Job Posting End Date 08-27-2024

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Manager located in Columbia SC.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations the Automation Manager will be responsible for specifying, designing, installing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

What a typical day looks like:

• Take leadership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production.
• Define, develop and deploy automation into Flex sites. Design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling and applications
• Prepare RFQ's and solicit quotations from automation suppliers. Evaluate supplier quotations to determine the best combination of technical solution, cost and timing.
• Develop budget and schedule for projects and manage projects to stay within them. Able to quickly cost analyze and work up the financial justification for automating
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
• Manage automation suppliers through all phases of projects.
• Provide on-site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.
• Supervise installation and testing to verify requirements and specifications are met.
• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
• Develop manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi-automation and/or full automation. Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Implement cost effective automation solution.
• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline.
• Interface with customers and functional owners on product development issues regarding automation. Conduct design-for-automation analysis and provide detailed recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide status reports as per established schedule.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.

The experience we're looking to add to our team,

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience on SMT, Wave solder and Mechanical Assembly processes
• Experience on high volume
• Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of the MS Office (Excel, power point)
• Strong leadership
• Electrical Manufacturing previous experience

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Problem solutions techniques

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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