Century Mold Co. Inc. · 7 hours ago
Industrial Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expCentury Mold Co is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance operational excellence through process improvements and automation. The role involves leading automation initiatives, developing digital workflows, and supporting continuous improvement projects across the organization.
Consumer GoodsEnergyManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of automation opportunities across molding, assembly, machining, material handling, and secondary operations to improve safety, throughput, and cost competitiveness
Act as a change agent for digital transformation, promoting a data-driven culture and training teams on new automated and connected manufacturing technologies
Serve as the plant technical owner for Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data connectivity, machine monitoring, and digital workflows that enable real-time visibility into production performance
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Quality to integrate equipment, sensors, and control systems with existing manufacturing execution, maintenance, and reporting platforms
Develop and standardize digital work instructions, automated data capture, and electronic production reporting to reduce manual inputs and improve data accuracy
Support capital investment planning by building automation business cases, including ROI analysis, payback modeling, and risk assessment
Drive continuous improvement through the use of manufacturing data analytics, identifying trends, constraints, and opportunities for process optimization
Support new program launches by ensuring automation readiness, scalable cell design, and alignment with future-state manufacturing strategy
Work closely with Finance to maintain BOM system, including the creation of new BOMs and revision of current BOMs
Develop and implement Machine Operator Training Program
Initiate, update and maintain Machine Operator work instructions on a daily basis
Work actively on continuous improvement projects that involve the entire organization such as Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Visual Recorder
Work with Manufacturing and all other facets of the organization to improve all ergonomic conditions on presses and machinery, while anticipating/evaluating hazardous conditions by identifying them prior to accident occurrence
Coordinate Safety initiatives and lead Company to resolution on environmental, health and safety issues
Provide guidance for packaging engineering methods and standards on a daily basis. Work with customers to define standard packs and returnable packaging. Work with customers to define and develop alternative packaging
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX or equivalent) for layout design, automation cell concepts, tooling fixtures, and process documentation
Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial controls, with the ability to interface effectively with OEMs, integrators, and maintenance teams for troubleshooting and system optimization
Experience developing or supporting automated manufacturing cells, including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, or automated assembly equipment
Strong understanding of industrial networks and data connectivity to support machine integration and data capture
Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control narratives
Familiarity with manufacturing data systems such as MES, machine monitoring platforms, CMMS, or ERP integrations
Experience with capital equipment specification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with manufacturing data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, or similar preferred)
Exposure to robot programming or structured automation programming standards
Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in connected manufacturing environments
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Preferred
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with manufacturing data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, or similar preferred)
Benefits
Annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k) matching
HSA contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Company
Century Mold Co. Inc.
Century Mold is a leading North American plastic injection molder who dominates the automotive industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Pinson
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-04-27
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