Manufacturing Automation Lead - IGT

The Manufacturing Automation Lead position located in Hampton, VA will support the Engineering Manager with the efficient workflow management of team of Manufacturing Engineers working on multiple projects. Provide support for manufacturing processes on site including CMM, EDM, CNC, Waterjet and Automated operations. Develop automated manufacturing processes. Provide manufacturing expertise for the engineering team. Qualify new product on manufacturing and measurement equipment, internally and with the customer.

Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Maintain Training and Skills Matrix for Manufacturing Engineers
• Maintain EH&S records for department, Implement and support EH&S activities
• Manage Goals / Performance / Development expectations and perform performance reviews
• Programming automated inspection equipment such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and structured light systems such as GOM ATOS equipment 
• Applying first principles inspection methods and use of standard measurement equipment
• Create, verify, and release machining programs for CNC, EDM & Waterjet
• Use of/mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, CMM, EDM & Automation 
• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

• Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation

• Support justification of capital funding requests

• Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques. 
• Creating documentation (inc. SOPs and EMSs) for CMM, CNC, EDM, Waterjet and Automated operations 
• Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues
• Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology

• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Handling technical problems and respond quickly to internal/external customers

• Working under pressure

• Implementation of capital projects 

• Practical problem solving

• Design and manufacturing
• Effectively communicate with internal customers- Engineering, Information Systems, Quality, and all manufacturing departments

• The job is based in the Engineering office in Exeter and will have site wide responsibilities 

• There may be occasions when support is required in other Howmet locations (HHU)