We are currently searching for a dynamic, senior level Research and Development Engineer focused in Mechanical Quality to be responsible for ensuring that mechanical hardware components and assemblies are consistently manufactured and assembled per engineering design intent.
Primary responsibilities will include
- Work alongside development engineers to introduce quality into products by design
- Release drawings and publish specifications to define what is acceptable and unacceptable quality
- Establish processes within FANUC and with suppliers to facilitate favorable outcomes and ensure total customer satisfaction
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve quality by design and by process
- Work closely with Purchasing Department on topics related to mechanical component and assembly suppliers
- Work closely with Robot Factory, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Departments to achieve a consistent and high level of quality
- Ensure that Robot Factory and suppliers use appropriate tools and inspection equipment required to perform the assembly and validation of the product
- Support troubleshooting of mechanical products issues that occur during the manufacturing of the component assembly at FAC or components that have failed at customer production sites
- Write clear and concise technical reports
- Occasional travel required
Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years professional experience in design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and process development
- Strong aptitude for engineering intuition, hands-on experience with mechanisms, reading engineering drawings
- Established working knowledge of SolidWorks, Mathcad
- Experience operating and programming robots
- Willingness to learn Oracle
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Six Sigma Certification
- 5+ years industry experience in mechanical design and analysis
- Design experience in Solid Edge or SolidWorks
- Hands-on Experience with FANUC Robots
- Experience in Oracle
It’s Your Move
At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.
We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America, we invite you to apply today!
We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Benefit Dollars
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
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What We Do
FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Our team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales & marketing and training. On October 22, 2019, FANUC America hosted a Grand Opening of our new 461,000 square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in order to keep pace with the growing demand for robots and automation. Constructed and in full operation just one year after breaking ground, the new facility houses several departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing. FANUC now occupies over one million square feet of building space in Oakland County, Michigan. In 2021, FANUC America was named one of Michigan’s top workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the 10th consecutive year. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC America’s Hoffman Estates, IL regional office one of Illinois’ top workplaces.
