Industrial engineer - automation

The Marmon Group LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon Holdings, Inc. (“Marmon”) is a $12 billion industrial conglomerate with over 200 industrial facilities in North America. Over the past 3 years, our Innovation and Automation team has led or assisted with factory and robotic automation projects at multiple facilities and had remarkable success. We’ve deployed dozens of new automation systems and pieces of factory equipment. We’re now in the process of scaling our team, process, and reach to execute or assist with dozens of projects per year; as a result, we’re looking for an Engineer and leader with extensive process, operations, and LEAN experience to join our factory automation team.


*** WHY MARMON? ***


Are you a builder? Do you like to define your own solutions and then execute them? Are you tired of the “stay in your lane” attitude? We’re on a mission to help our 200+ businesses invest in themselves by demystifying and streamlining the process of adding factory automation. We’re a group of Engineers identifying blockers, building tools, and executing on projects in the factory automation and process improvement space. Everyone on the team is empowered and expected to make changes to improve the way we do things. You’ll get exposure across all of our business segments to industry-leading executives, engineers, and factories.


This role will involve 30-60% travel. Join us at our mHUB-based location in Chicago or TX/RX Labs-based office in Houston for a hybrid work environment or “home-room” at one of our many business units that’s more local to you. Our work schedule is flexible, but in-office schedule of 3 days per week is expected when not traveling.

WHAT YOU'LL DO



Automation Projects:

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of automation projects to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, IT, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions
• Evaluate and select automation technologies; facilitate purchasing off-the-shelf or guide vendors in their design and build of equipment Be hands-on with equipment for the purpose of running tests to understand technology capabilities and reduce project risk
  

Process Optimization:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvements; also facilitate the implementation of these process improvements, with or without new hardware
• Model current state and multiple options for future state processes using value stream mapping
• Conduct time and motion studies, data analysis, and process simulations to support various initiatives Lead continuous improvement initiatives when appropriate to directly generate savings and prepare the business for capital investments
  

General:

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed automation projects, including ROI calculations, to support investment decisions in alignment with Marmon 5-year payback guidelines
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and other team members on best practices
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in automation, attend trade shows and industry events as appropriate; share knowledge & insights with the team as applicable

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WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Preferred degree areas: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, automation engineering, project management, and operations
• 5-15 years of experience in operations, process engineering, LEAN, automation, and/or similar roles
• Comfortable in ambiguous situations where requirements may be unclear
• Comfortable setting your own agenda to accomplish goals when needed
• Comfortable working in factory environments
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of LEAN principles
• Ability to travel domestically 30-60% of the time
• Strong organizational skills
• MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  
  

If this sounds like you, let’s talk…we’re building something pretty cool here, and this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Pay Range:

100,000.00 - 150,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.