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The Role
Optimizes and maintains automated production systems to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and uptime. Analyzes performance data, configures equipment and workflows, supports automation installation and ramp-up, troubleshoots hardware and software, and documents equipment performance. Develops SOPs and preventive maintenance plans, conducts time studies and line balancing, applies Lean Manufacturing methods, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. The role also requires production-floor physical activity, forklift operation, and cross-functional collaboration.
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I. Job ProfileJob TitleManufacturing Automation EngineerDepartmentCoating PreassemblyDirect SupervisorShift SupervisorDirect SubordinatesNoneII. Job Summary:
Responsible for optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure production quality. III. Job Functions and Duties NO.Representative Duties1Analyze production system performance data to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation-based improvements.2Optimize layout and configuration of equipment, control systems, and workflows to enhance throughput and reduce cycle time.3Support installation, testing, and ramp-up of new automation equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.4Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation hardware/software.5Monitor and document performance of production equipment, including uptime, failure rates, and corrective actions.6Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance plans for automated systems.7Conduct time studies and line balancing to improve labor utilization and equipment performance.8Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to support factory productivity goals.9Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.10Other duties as assignedIⅤ. QualificationJob RequirementsLanguageLanguages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and/or Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.Experience3 years’ manufacturing experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. EducationBachelor’s degree preferredPhysical ConditionThe employee is regularly required to stand for long periods.
Duties include turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting and lifting to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip)
Visual acuity including but not limited to:
a. NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.
b. FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.
c. DEPTH PERCEPTION - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they are.
d. COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
e. FIELD OF VISION - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position
are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots.Other RequirementsMATHEMATICAL SKILLS -
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS - Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the jobProfessional Knowledge, SkillsMaintain a professional courteous demeanorExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conductAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlinesKnowledgeable and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, standards, and systemsAbility to operate a computer and use mathematic skills to interpret production dataMaster critical skills across workshop processes to provide immediate coverage for guarantee continuous line operationAbility to operate a forkliftTraining RequiredPosition related Safety Data Sheets, Job Hazard Analysis, Material Handling Safety TrainingPosition Work Instructions TrainingProduct Appearance Standards TrainingPosition 5S Management TrainingEnterprise Profile, Rules and Regulations, Product Quality, Technology Operation, Safety, System, and Other Awareness TrainingForklift Training V. Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots.VI. Key Performance Indicators:
Output, Yield, Demission Rate, Sheet Return Rate, Delivery, Production Cost, Production Efficiency, External Damage, Product Audit Compliance Rate, Production Safety, Stock, OEE
Skills Required
- Three years of manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, diagrams, and schedules
- Effective verbal communication with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform bending, squatting, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and related physical duties
- Ability to pass static strength and grip requirements
- Required visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle multiple variables
- Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software
- Ability to operate a computer and interpret production data
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Bachelor's degree
- Completion of safety, material handling, position work instructions, product quality, 5S, forklift, and related workplace training
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The Company
What We Do
Fuyao Group provides total solutions for safety glass and automotive trim for a wide range of transportation vehicles, including design, production, sales and service related to automotive-grade float glass, automotive glass, locomotive glass, luggage racks and window trim. Our automotive glass manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio enables us to produce up to 4 million automotive units and 4 million windshields for the ARG market. We currently supply aftermarket glass to companies around the world.







