COLSON GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC
Automation Lead Engineer (Finance)
To be successful candidate this role requires an understanding of automation assembly equipment along with their associated tooling. A strong background in specifying machinery, installation and equipment setup as well as LEAN practices are a must. This role will be at the forefront of developing and implementing new manufacturing automation technologies for Colson. To do this successfully this will require: establishing the capital and expense budget estimates; determining impact to the existing manufacturing footprint; developing a supporting equipment supply base; defining and documenting potential benefits; determining the Return on Investment; presenting project business case; and project management to completion.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leading organization in an automation strategy in planning, development, and execution
Supporting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and linage to Product Engineering & NPI programs
Drive continuous improvement in key automation processes; at distribution centers and manufacturing locations
Leverage Lean principles to drive the design and execution of new manufacturing processes, methodologies, and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness and material flow
Build organizational competency in automation, and ensure step-level changes towards delivering global strategy
Develop advanced assembly machinery and techniques for both manufacturing and distribution locations to optimize quality, throughput and quick changeovers
Establish common standards for specifying, quoting, and purchasing machinery and tooling to facilitate commonality in like machinery, tooling, and practices to be executed
Work with outside suppliers to source machinery, tooling and gages
Accountable to acquire and manage the associated capital for new or existing automation solutions from conception through to formal production handoff at the selected operation locations
Maintain communication with all team members and leadership team to ensure direct and timely closure to all projects