American Woodmark · 2 days ago
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Winchester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers, committed to customer satisfaction and teamwork. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will identify, develop, and execute projects to automate manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity across multiple facilities in the U.S. and Mexico.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with client plants to understand their automation needs and operational challenges
Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and processes to identify areas for automation; including identifying process combination, process changes, etc
Complete justification documents, obtain buy in from client sites
Engage appropriate vendors through quoting and design processes
Manage vendor performance, coordinate design reviews, installation needs, system testing and commissioning, providing on-site support and troubleshooting during the initial startup phase
Manage projects to completion, leading/interacting with collaborative teams that might include Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, and other functions
Provide operations with training, documentation, maintenance and operations procedures to successfully operate equipment
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in automation technologies
Recommend and implement enhancements to existing automation systems to optimize performance and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field such as robotics, automation, industrial, or manufacturing
5-7 years experience in developing and executing manufacturing automation projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design processes to meet current and future needs
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with plants, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Project management skills to coordinate and oversee automation projects from inception to completion
Company
American Woodmark
American Woodmark celebrates the creativity in all of us.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
M. Scott Culbreth
President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
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