Manager of Manufacturing Automation - Winchester

Company: IWT Primary Manufacturing Plant
Location: Winchester
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewInfiltrator Water Technologies is a leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregate leachfields, tanks, and accessories for the onsite wastewater and storm water industries. Our mission is to improve the performance of onsite septic systems by producing the highest quality products in the industry. Infiltrator's commitment to product design, environmental excellence, and manufacturing innovation continue to be the cornerstone of our success.ResponsibilitiesPOSITION OVERVIEW:IWT is the leader in our industry operating some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents and aggressively defend them. We strive to be safe in all we do and see automation, not only as a tool to improve efficiency, but also a means of eliminating potential injury from hazardous manual operations. IWT is looking for a highly motivated experienced Manager of Manufacturing Automation to facilitate an aggressive transformation to next level automation of our rapidly growing operations, including more than a dozen manufacturing facilities across the country. This role would provide strategic and technical leadership to a team of engineers and technicians to identify and prioritize target opportunities, develop designs, estimate costs, and present such opportunities to executive management for approval. Candidate must have a proven record of interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams including production, quality, product development and finance. Typical projects would include conceptual design, development, validation and on-going support of new product development and associated manufacturing equipment / processes as well as conversion of current manufacturing yet to be automated. Current robots in use are largely supplied by Fanuc and range from 6-axis R2000i series 165F to the M2000iA 900L on a 7th axis handling molded parts in excess of 250 pounds. Automation cell capabilities range from simple part picking from molding machines through more complicated cells that pick parts, visually inspect, trim flash, weigh parts, conduct secondary operations (including router cutting, laser etching, etc.) and palletize. Position reports to the VP of Manufacturing. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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