DBG is a full-service organization that is committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality, on-time delivery and cost-saving opportunities. DBG supplies high-quality metal stamping & fabrication to the automotive, heavy truck and appliance industries.
We are looking for an Automation Process Engineer who excels at the following:
Line balancing, cycle time improvements, process improvements. Creating working instructions. Troubleshooting equipment & process issues on the line along with the maintenance team. Implementing any new equipment being installed on the line. Supporting the entire plant with all new & existing automation projects. PLC programming of weld fixture & stamping dies. Designing new automation systems from scratch. New electrical systems design. Integration of robots to PLCs (ABB, Motoman & Kuka). Developing Preventative Maintenance plans for all new automation equipment.
The Automation Process Engineer will work closely with Maintenance, Production, & Quality. They must be prepared to discuss safety issues/concerns with Associates and be able to work effectively with all Associates at all levels of the organization.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and encourage a safe work environment.
- Follow ISO / QS 900 & TS16949 procedures.
- Line balancing, cycle time studies & work instruction creation.
- Resolve quality and process issues occurring in fabrication and assembly.
- Automation lead for all new & existing automation projects.
- Creation & execution of project timelines and budgets.
- Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs.
- Ability to design & read wiring diagrams.
- Develop preventative maintenance (PM) schedules for all new equipment.
- Programming experience in MySQL, NoSQL, PHP & HTML is preferred but not necessary.
- Experience with JDE or SAP is preferred but not necessary.
- Work with Program Managers to ensure the successful launch and absorption of new programs.
- Arrange for and work with outside sub-suppliers as required to launch, maintain or repair automated processes.
- Utilize best practices in assignment planning to make the most efficient use of resources, time and material.
- Work in compliance and conform to QMS, EMS and H&S standards, Policies, Objectives, Impact & Aspect and Hazard and Risks
- Exercise independent judgement/decision making.
- Take a methodical approach to problem solving.
- Be prepared and willing to stop any unsafe equipment and/or processes
- Follow policies and procedures set out by Company.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Post Secondary education in Engineering. Degree or Certificate or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
2 – 5 years in a manufacturing environment , working in a similar capacity.
Knowledge and experience in PLC programming, robot programming, electrical systems design
Knowledge and experience balancing assembly lines and process improvement.
