Automation Engineering Manager

About Welch Fluorocarbon:Since 1985, Welch Fluorocarbon, a UFP Technologies company, has specialized in providing thermoformed and heat-sealed products to a variety of customers. We utilize the best, thin, high-performance films. Welch Fluorocarbon was founded to answer the industry's demand for high-performance plastic products.Our corporate culture is a true team environment where there is a presence of clear purpose, the strength of real community and the celebration of individual creativity. Every day we prove that "the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts." The foundation of our culture is based on the core ideology of balance. As part of our culture and promoting balance for Team Members lives, Welch provides a competitive benefits package.Welch Fluorocarbon offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance401K with a matching contributionPaid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much moreLocation: This position is full-time on-site in Dover, NH.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.Automation Engineering Manager Summary:This role is responsible for managing the design and development of new manufacturing equipment, tools, and processes from concept through production, while driving continuous improvement in performance, safety, and cost. This role oversees experiments, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of automated systems, collaborates with customers to align products with both requirements and company capabilities, and oversee project planning and execution.Automation Engineering Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage the development of new manufacturing equipment through engineering analysis, prototyping, risk assessment, and qualification testing from earliest concept through release to Manufacturing.Evaluate tools, gauges, equipment, prototypes, and new manufacturing processes required for new product or customer product programs.In cooperation with the Customer, assist in the development of Products to satisfy the requirements of the Customer, while leveraging the strengths and capabilities of the Welch Fluorocarbon, Inc. manufacturing processes and technical know-how.Lead experiments to confirm/uncover or resolve design questions.Oversee the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.Develop timelines, project plans, and cost estimates for development programs, providing timely communication on program progress.Direct the work of more junior engineers and technicians in support of given programs as they are made available, mentoring & leading by example.Participate in design reviews to determine viability of new sales leads.Approve the evaluation, documentation, and implementation design or process equipment or tooling changes to improve performance, manufacturability, safety, and/or cost of existing products.Assist as needed in the troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis of existing manufacturing tooling and equipment topics.Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.Automation Engineering Manager Qualification Requirements:Bachelor's degree or master's degree in an Engineering (or Engineering Technology) field.Mechanical engineering is preferred, but other disciplines will also be considered.At least 3-5 years of demonstrated product/process development experience in an applicable engineering area.At least 1-3 years of demonstrated experience leading individuals or teams, including responsibility for employees personal and technical development, as well as disciplinary.Experience with plastic part fabrication (common forming/sealing methods and equipment; thermoforming is particularly valuable). Experience with fluoropolymers or other exotic polymers is also desirable.Experience in machine design, simple electrical design, and understanding of common manufacturing practices.Strong statistical analysis and experimental design (DOE) experience is highly desirable.Risk analysis using FMEA and well considered design reviews.Documentation systems; Change orders, writing specs, quality systems, ISO requirements.Simple computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. with the ability to learn new ones.SolidWorks primarily and/or Inventor.Knowledge of drawing standards (geometric tolerancing, etc.).Air and motor vehicle travel (either in the US or internationally) when required (