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Job Summary: Automation Engineer related to assembly and automation including new model quoting, 
building, and developing assembly equipment & mass production support of equipment. 
Essential Functions: 
Level 1: 
• Responsible for Quoting 10% of all quotes (simple and semi-complex assemblies). 
• Support transition from New Model to Mass Production, support, troubleshoot and improve processes parts, 
equipment and fixtures. Attend Semi-Complex and Complex Assembly kick off meetings when required.
• Assist in Development and evaluating cost-justification proposals for new and improvement of existing 
equipment. Assist in developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility. Developing 
Work Instructions, Machine Manuals and Machine Function through Design Review Verification. 
• Assist in development and evaluation plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design and 
machine materials, assembly methods and standards. Assist in the design and layout of assembly line and 
work-cells.
• Preparation of work instructions, inspection and operations work standards
• Assist in solving technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit to upper management equipment and other capital expenditure proposals.
• Keep track of project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports and production engineering 
meetings; keep upper management informed of current status of projects
• Assist in training of Production Engineering staff when applicable. 
• Demonstrate effective leadership ability that will enhance the success of the Department and Company.
• Follow the documented TS16949:2002 quality system relating the Production Engineering function.
• Ensure that the safety program is maintained. 
• Must be able to travel offsite, occasionally overnight (by auto and/or air)
• All other duties as assigned by manager.
Level 2: Will perform all job functions of Level I, plus the following: 
• Responsible for Development and evaluating cost-justification proposals for new and improvement of 
existing equipment. Responsible for Developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility. 
Developing Work Instructions, Machine Manuals and Machine Function through Design Review Verification. 
• Develop and evaluate plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design and machine materials, 
assembly methods and standards. Design and layout of assembly line and work-cells.
• Preparation of work instructions, inspection and operations work standards
• Solve technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit to upper management equipment and other capital expenditure proposals.
• Keep track of project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports and Automation engineering 
meetings; keep upper management informed of current status of projects
• Assist in training of Automation Engineering staff. 
• Demonstrate effective leadership ability that will enhance the success of the Department and Company.
• Follow the documented TS16949:2002 quality system relating the Automation Engineering function.
• Ensure that the safety program is maintained. 
• Must be able to travel offsite, occasionally overnight (by auto and/or air)
• All other duties as assigned by manager.
Department: Automation Engineering EEO Code: Professional
Reports To: Auto. Eng. Supervisor FLSA: Exempt 
Job Function: Staff Job Family: Manufacturing
CORP-FORM-0013 Rev 4 Effective Date: 1/28/2025
Document Code: CORP-JD-HR-00152, Rev 02 – Effective Date: 06-19-2025
Level 3: Will perform all job functions of Level II, plus the following: 
• Responsible for Quoting 20% of all quotes (simple and complex assemblies). 
• Support transition from New Model to Mass Production, support, troubleshoot and improve processes parts, 
equipment and fixtures. Attend Semi-Complex and Complex Assembly kick off meetings when required.
• Responsible for Development and evaluating cost-justification proposals for new and improvement of 
existing equipment. Responsible for Developing assemblies and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility. 
Developing Work Instructions, Machine Manuals and Machine Function through Design Review Verification. 
• Develop and evaluate plans to improve manufacturing processes, machine design and machine materials, 
assembly methods and standards. Design and layout of assembly line and work-cells.
• Preparation of work instructions, inspection and operations work standards
• Solve technical and practical problems encountered in manufacturing processes.
• Create and submit to upper management equipment and other capital expenditure proposals.
• Keep track of project progress and cost, research findings, progress reports and Automation engineering 
meetings; keep upper management informed of current status of projects
• Assist in training of Automation Engineering staff. 
• Demonstrate effective leadership ability that will enhance the success of the Department and Company.
• Follow the documented TS16949:2002 quality system relating the Automation Engineering function.
• Ensure that the safety program is maintained. 
• Must be able to travel offsite, occasionally overnight (by auto and/or air)
• All other duties as assigned by manager.
Education/ Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0-2 years’ experience (or 2 Years Experience in related field) 
with the qualifying functions / Production Engineering.
• Self-motivated and capable of completing multi-task workload.
• Working knowledge of most recent Microsoft Office / Oracle based software applications for business 
and manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing at all levels of the 
organization
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact effectively with customers and vendors.
• Must possess a high level of concentration and ability to focus on details
• Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record
Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:

Nifco is a leading supplier of plastic fasteners globally. Industries worldwide – including automotive, electronics, telecommunications, home appliances, office equipment, and fashion – look to Nifco for the design and manufacturing of custom injection molded plastic components and assemblies.