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Mission Design & Automation · 1 day ago

Thanks for visiting our Career Page.Lead Machine Builder

Holland, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mission Design & Automation is seeking a Lead Machine Builder to enhance their agile team. This role involves collaborating with engineers and project managers to build custom automation equipment while mentoring other builders and overseeing project execution.

Industrial Automation

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop project plans

Understand project budget

Adjust team hours based on workload

Answer job-related questions

Attend design reviews and provide key input on equipment

Develop tear-down plan

Coordinate with other functions to ensure smooth tear-down process

Schedule trucking, skids, fork trucks, and any other special equipment

Consider and plan for on-site requirements (training, contractors, tools, etc.)

Attend quote review meetings

Share knowledge from lessons learned from previous projects

Provide estimated hours for quotes

Hold yourself and team accountable to project plan

Keep project team up to date on project status

Monitor and update project whiteboard

Assign project tasks and set project goals daily/weekly

Assess previous days’ progress

Set expectations with team

Assist and conduct project whiteboard meetings

Adjust team hours based on workload ensuring entire project team has clear understanding of project milestones

Be accountable for equipment safety and quality

Monitor material due dates

Answer job-related questions from various departments

Ensure redlines are completed in a timely manner

Lead tear-down and installation plans

Consider and plan for appropriate on-site requirements (training, contractors, tools, etc.)

Actively give praise to team members that model quality work and exhibit a team player mindset

Redirect any misguided team members in a positive way by utilizing a coaching and mentorship approach

Encourage Quality Management System (QMS) processes are followed and documented appropriately

Ensure team members complete Final Ship Checklist and that it is stored in the correct job folder

Ensure team members understand value and importance of processes within our QMS

Communicate project status updates to Team Lead, Project Manager, and Functional Managers

Support company culture and proactively address any negative mindsets within the team

Ensure clean and organized work area

Develop employees’ technical skills

Identify team member weaknesses or concerns and help them grow

Build relationships with employees and customers

Address employee development opportunities with Team Lead and Manager

Qualification

Machine building experienceCoachingReading assembly drawingsMentoringMechanical aptitudeMicrosoft Office proficiencySafety focusPhysical staminaHand tools proficiencyQuality managementTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certification (Vocational education preferred)

5 years of experience in machine build or applicable field

Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff

Proficient in reading part and assembly drawings

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with focus on safety and quality

Ability to maintain steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing into and beneath machines

Work as part of a team or independently with direction from manager

Experienced in computer skills including Microsoft Office

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required

Ability to obtain Hi-Lo and Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane License

Ability to provide your own hand tools and toolbox

Travel minimum 20% may be required domestically and internationally

Company

Mission Design & Automation

Mission Design & Automation is treating all stakeholders,customers, employees, suppliers and partners with the highest degree of integrity.

Founded in 2004

Holland, Michigan, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.missiondesignauto.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Mission Design & Automation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Concurrence Capital Holdings

2017-10-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

Scot Lindemann

CEO

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