Production Engineer

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Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Production Engineer will develop a strategic automation program to insure operational reliability, operational efficiency, energy conservation and optimal manufacturing practices to extend asset life and lower operating expenses.
Job Location
This role is based in our plant in Napoleon, OH.
Job Responsibilities
Executes key workplace methods to drive risk reduction through hazard analysis, BBSO’s, VOP’s, and implementation of safety improvements.
Plans and directs team members in the efficient and safe means to troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, tools and property.
Oversees computerized systems and robotic devices for optimal performance of production and operations at the facility.
Drives and champions automation improvement projects.
Schedules and oversees routine diagnostic checks and monitoring on all automated systems.
Requisitions contract work and equipment necessary for larger scale projects.
Implements training plans to develop skill set of those responsible for servicing automated equipment.
Assists other functional areas of the plant to foster teamwork, shared results and programs to sustain adding value to the plant.
Leads, guides and directs resources to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, maintenance and housekeeping targets.
Defines, develops and improves molding process plans to achieve and sustain operational measures.
Determines, recommends and implements molding process systems and methods to ensure raw materials and molding processes yield components that meet customer requirements.
Assists with Capital project planning for related production equipment to meet capacity, quality, safety and efficiency targets.
Responsible for improvements to work cell designs, part presentation, flow of material and components to support continuous improvement.
Works with local production team and product design group to bring innovation to existing and new products to leverage process improvements.
Leads efforts to insure part quality through use of design of experiments, mistake proofing and related manufacturing techniques on the operational floor.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering or related field
5+ years’ experience with demonstrated skills in a manufacturing environment leading, implementing and integrating automation systems.
Physical demands: Walking, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push and lift items.
Lifting requirements are generally up to 40 pounds.
Environmental conditions involve generally indoor work, but occasionally around hot equipment or outdoor conditions.
Job responsibilities involve occasional exposure to oil and grease.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
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Employment type
Full Time