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Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Jobs in Kitchener – Ontario at OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation
Title: Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Company: OTTO Motors by Rockwell Automation
Location: Kitchener – Ontario
Category: Manufacturing / Production, Engineering
Position:
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
Location:
Kitchener, ONJob Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience:
3+ years
Education:
Graduate degree in engineering or a related field
Division: OTTO by Rockwell Automation
About OTTO by Rockwell Automation
OTTO Motors is a global leader in autonomous technology formaterial handlinginside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s MostInnovativeRobotics Companies of 2023. For more information,
OTTO Motors was acquired by Rockwell Automation effective October 2023. Rockwell is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, providelife-savingmedicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
About the Job:
We are looking for an industrial or manufacturing engineer who is passionate about upholding the manufacturing process to ensure that we are optimized for maximum productivity, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you are the master of organizing and simplifying complex processes to make them leaner and more efficient.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
Create and review manufacturing processes and work instructions, updating contents and performing training to roll out changes.
Specify and procure equipment to support Production, working with third parties as required to coordinate implementation.
LeadContinuous Improvementinitiatives and uphold 5S activities.
Specify, design, build/outsource, and improve production jigs, test fixtures, andmaterial handlingcarts.
Develop and execute test plans to validatenew equipmentor processes.
Perform root cause analysis and 8-Dproblem solving, and implement corrective actions to address quality concerns.
Create and maintain manufacturing BOMs in the ERP system
Participate in thechange managementprocess to implement changes to existing products.
Support the transition of new products from R&D to Production by participating in design reviews and build reviews.
Additional tasks may include:
Mentoring and assisting with the supervision of junior members of the team
Supporting the implementation of established processes such as our ESD Control Program, annual tooling calibration, and preventive maintenance.
Assembly of tooling prototypes andhands-ontesting of new production processes.
Performing risk assessments and participating in health & safety investigations.
Plan and coordinate facility layout and material flow improvements
About You:
You are the person on the production floor who sees an assembly process and thinks ‘with this simple tool, we could do this better’. By the time you make it to your desk, you’ve already got a concept sketched out. You can easily envision assembly steps in your head, know when these will cause issues in a production environment and are confident enough to take these recommendations to the R&D team.
Safety is your middle name. You may not enjoy …
