Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Automation

Our company provides an extensive range of products and services catering to cold-formed steel framing and drywall/plastering finishing systems. Our offerings encompass innovative solutions for interior and exterior framing, interior and exterior finishing, floor and roof framing, as well as an array of clips, connectors, metal lath, welded wire, barrier mesh, and accompanying accessories.

In response to the escalating demands for enhanced building performance, we collaborate closely with diverse teams comprising architects, engineers, building developers, owners, contractors, and more. This collaboration spans projects of varying sizes, complexity, and scope.

Our involvement extends beyond product provision; we actively engage in efforts and offer expertise that facilitate more intelligent installation and design practices. This includes valuable resources for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the services of our Engineering Services LLC.

We are excited to have you join our team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer!

Salary based on qualifications and ability
Yearly salary increases
Choice of Company Sponsored Health Plans
Life Insurance
401K with up to 6% match
Year Bonus
Paid Vacation Time
Company Events

Position will be located at a ClarkDietrich manufacturing location in Texas, St. Louis, Ohio, or Georgia
Bachelor's degree
7-10 Years experience

Essential Duties:
Research design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment, systems integration.
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment using AutoCAD
Programming with Allen Bradley PLCs, Drives, HMIs
AMS and Siemens PLCs / HMIs would be a plus
Networking in IP and Modicon environments
Electrical distribution systems design
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised processes
Designs, implements and tests/sources and cost justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
Strong troubleshooting and analyses skills
Performs process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency
Represents manufacturing on cross functional teams
Design and test automation equipment and processes
Program new automated components
Research an investigate automation suppliers, develop scopes of work, review quotes and recommend suppliers
Perform safety analysis for new processes
Robot programing and troubleshooting - Fanuc preferred

Requirements:
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3‐6 month time span
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Process development experience
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Ability to solve complex problems
Solid decision-making skills
Large Project management involving both technical and contractor management skills
Experience in either the roll forming industry or a related metal forming industry would be a plus
Ability to self‐direct in a field environment given the goals of the project
Experience with robotics - Fanuc
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
Automation safety analysis experience
Experience researching and recommending new processes and components
Rexroth servos experience

Physical Demands:
Lifting: Occasional, up to 75 lbs
Standing: 8 + hours per day
Walking: off and on, 4‐6 hours per day
Body positions; squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
Grasping: both hands up o 8 hours per day
Pushing: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Availability to travel 75% or more