Industrial Engineer

Full Relocation Provided

Job Summary

Develops automation systems for production, enhancing precision, safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead Designer of Automation Systems, Automation Equipment and Automation tooling for new and existing products for production.

• Assists Program Management and R&D with automation, controls, electrical, and mechanical expertise required for automation of production equipment and special tooling, test tools and methods, and new process study and research.


• Coordinates effectively with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans for infrastructure improvement, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.


• Conducts scheduling and coordination between different groups for special projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects.


• Responsible for equipment improvement and redesign for increasing the general efficiency of production programs.


• Prepares cost estimates and statement of works for tooling and equipment.


• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversees the design and build process for outsourced systems.


• Supervises the installation of equipment and tooling. Supports Maintenance, Production, and Quality.


• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.


• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.


• Understand and live by Esterline’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of PLC and HMI programming.


• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.


• Creative and self-motivated individual.


• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.


• Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.


• Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods.


• Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner.


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering science with five plus years of automation engineering experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling ten or more years in automation engineering.


• Knowledge of CAD systems preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.


• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.


• Ability to work independently, following both written and verbal instructions; capable of effectively handling ambiguity.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required


• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, and/or Physical Sciences.


• Energetics experience preferred.


• DOD experience preferred.


• 5 years of experience in an energetics manufacturing environment preferred.


• Self-motivated professional with demonstrated maturity and a good sense of responsibility.


• Good communication skills and high degree of integrity.


• Able to interface and work productively with all employees.


• Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics.


• Strong interest in pure and applied research to improve product quality and reduce operational costs in all stages of manufacturing.


• Sound ability to analyze data and write technical reports.

Work Hours & Travel

• 4X10 work week