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UFP Technologies · 2 months ago

Automation Engineering Manager

Dover, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

UFP Technologies, through its subsidiary Welch Fluorocarbon, specializes in providing high-performance thermoformed and heat-sealed products. The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the design and development of new manufacturing equipment, tools, and processes while driving continuous improvement in performance, safety, and cost.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the development of new manufacturing equipment through engineering analysis, prototyping, risk assessment, and qualification testing from earliest concept through release to Manufacturing

Evaluate tools, gauges, equipment, prototypes, and new manufacturing processes required for new product or customer product programs

In cooperation with the Customer, assist in the development of Products to satisfy the requirements of the Customer, while leveraging the strengths and capabilities of the Welch Fluorocarbon, Inc. manufacturing processes and technical know-how

Lead experiments to confirm/uncover or resolve design questions

Oversee the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment

Develop timelines, project plans, and cost estimates for development programs, providing timely communication on program progress

Direct the work of more junior engineers and technicians in support of given programs as they are made available, mentoring & leading by example

Participate in design reviews to determine viability of new sales leads

Approve the evaluation, documentation, and implementation design or process equipment or tooling changes to improve performance, manufacturability, safety, and/or cost of existing products

Assist as needed in the troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis of existing manufacturing tooling and equipment topics

Performs all other duties as assigned or needed

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringProduct/process developmentStatistical analysisMachine designSolidWorksRisk analysisDocumentation systemsThermoformingChange ordersISO requirementsBasic computer skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in an Engineering (or Engineering Technology) field

At least 3-5 years of demonstrated product/process development experience in an applicable engineering area

At least 1-3 years of demonstrated experience leading individuals or teams, including responsibility for employees personal and technical development, as well as disciplinary

Experience with plastic part fabrication (common forming/sealing methods and equipment; thermoforming is particularly valuable)

Experience in machine design, simple electrical design, and understanding of common manufacturing practices

Documentation systems; Change orders, writing specs, quality systems, ISO requirements

Simple computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. with the ability to learn new ones

SolidWorks primarily and/or Inventor

Knowledge of drawing standards (geometric tolerancing, etc.)

Air and motor vehicle travel (either in the US or internationally) when required