Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Stanely Electric U.S. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to perform new model start-ups and continuously improve current models.

Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problemsWorking well independently and with a team

Providing engineering support to manufacturing and support groups. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and identifying and implementing new assembly methods to improve product quality and cost.

• Assist higher-level Engineers with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training and technical guidance to lower-level Engineers.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness while initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Develop new model assembly processes for medium-complexity products, incorporating automation and robotic solutions where practical. (Products with 10 to 15 components or 5 to 8 machines.)
• Develop equipment, robotic cell, fixture, vision system, and jig specifications for relatively low-complexity products. (Products with 10 to 15 components or 5 to 8 machines.)
• Assist higher-level Engineers with new model process development for more complex products involving robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
• Assist higher-level Engineers with developing equipment, tooling, controls, robotics, and automation specifications for more complex products.
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Create weekly schedules and update them with actual conditions at the end of each day.
• Ensure a smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing and Maintenance while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems for new and existing models.
• Assist higher-level Engineers in designing, integrating, programming, and validating more complex automated manufacturing systems and robotic work cells.
• Review new model development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimations, improve manufacturability, and address quality concerns to ensure competitive and high-quality products.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs for existing and new equipment.
• Configure, integrate, and support machine vision, sensor technologies, data collection systems, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications to improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide Engineering support to Maintenance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing regarding automation, robotics, machine controls, and process optimization.
• Create or modify all required engineering documentation, automation standards, robotics procedures, and PE-1 documentation to ensure ISO compliance and maintain certification.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Answer and implement suggestions in a timely manner.
• Update PE-1 goal planner at the end of each month.
• Review and implement Deviation Requests in a timely manner.
• Support manufacturing by leading root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, automation improvements, and machine efficiency initiatives.
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans for assigned projects.
• Ensure PE-1 maintenance and automation areas meet cleanliness, safety, and organization expectations.
• Support installation, startup, validation, and continuous improvement of robotic systems, automated assembly equipment, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots (cobots), and flexible manufacturing cells.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions utilizing robotics, automation, digitalization, machine vision, and data analytics.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management activities for robotic, automation, and control systems.
• Address other issues and assume additional responsibilities as they pertain to improving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Automation, and Operational Excellence.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, etc.).
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept development through deployment and production support.
• Develop robot simulations, cycle time studies, and automation feasibility analyses.
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives including IIoT connectivity, MES integration, production data analytics, and digital twin applications.
• Lead automation-related safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures (CAPEX) for automation and robotics projects through cost-benefit and ROI analysis.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading equipment, automation, or robotics projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Knowledge of plastic welding processes, automated assembly systems, machine vision applications, and other manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial robotics, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), pneumatics, servo systems, and motion control technologies.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networking, and machine controls integration.
• Experience specifying, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and robotic work cells.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, including IIoT, production data collection, digital manufacturing systems, and equipment connectivity.
• Proficiency with 3D and 2D CAD software for machine, tooling, fixture, and automation system design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, and CATIA
• Experience with robotic simulation, offline programming, or digital factory software is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial robot platforms such as FANUC, Epson and Mitsubishi Robots
• Familiarity with machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software preferred.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, startup support, and production launch activities preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards, machine safeguarding, and automation risk assessment principles preferred.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Manufacturing Environment (5) hour per day
• Required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet customer or internal deadlines and requirements.

• Domestic overnight travel may be required to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training.
• International Travel: Requires up to 5% travel outside the US to coordinate with global partners and manufacturing facilities. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid US Passport and necessary travel visas.

• While performing the job the position is frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise levels with specific areas required to wear hearing protection.
• equipment, electric shock, conveyors and chemicals
• Approximately 2 hours per day bending

All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley’s overall success.

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