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Join Ashley Furniture " Worlds Largest Furniture Manufacturer" Dynamic Automation Design team at our Advance, NC Manufacturing Facility.

Position Summary:

The Senior Automation Designer will work independently or with the team of Engineers, Technicians and component suppliers to

design, build and operate machines. This position will design automation equipment and machines from concept through

implementation. The design for machine building will include 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and

assemblies, 2D and 3D electrical drawings. The Senior Automation Designer will accurately develop solid models of completely

assembled products and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM). The Senior Automation Designer will develop and maintain

all 3D CAD drawings and work instructions. This position will work proactively with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers to

ensure timely scheduling, production, cost savings and continuous improvement processes.

This position is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard mechanical design techniques,

procedures and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or development, manufacturability, product

quality and test or systems compatibility.

The Senior Automation Designer will support manufacturing and assembly teams from a design and specifications role.

What Will You Do?

You will work independently or with the team of Engineers, Technicians and component suppliers to design, build and operate machines. Design automation equipment and machines from concept through implementation. The design for machine building will

include 3D associative solid models, detail drawings, weldment drawings and assemblies, 2D and 3D electrical drawings. Accurately

develop solid models of completely assembled products and detail parts including bill of materials (BOM).Develop and maintain all

3D CAD drawings and work instructions. Work proactively with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers to ensure timely

scheduling, production, cost savings and continuous improvement processes.

You will be responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard mechanical design techniques, procedures

and criteria in solving technical problems pertaining to machine design and/or development, manufacturability, product quality and

test or systems compatibility. Support manufacturing and assembly teams from a design and specifications role.

Responsibilities

• Draft solid models and prints based on the design drawing or rough drafted products.
• Ensure all components of the product are itemized while ensuring cost efficiency.
• Attend and assist at all rough mock-ups and first construction sessions of machines. Ensure the equipment is built according to
• print and make any revisions as necessary. Troubleshoot equipment design or engineering for problems and recommend solutions.
• Manage major project implementation by creating timelines for both manufactured and purchased components for new automation
• machines and equipment; including implementation of automation cells with multiple robots.
• Draw all 2D electrical schematics as well as 3D electrical design using 2D and 3D software with the assistance of the Automation
• Engineers and Technicians.
• Perform robotic simulations when required in design using simulation software.
• Frequently interact with employees and operations management. Attend and actively participate in Product Development,
• Software, Assembly, Fab, Design, Programming and Quality meetings to provide basic information and/or detailed procedural
• explanations or technical responses in order to improve engineering and manufacturing processes and products.
• Complete engineering special projects including product improvement initiatives, product testing and assisting with standardizing
• engineering and manufacturing procedures, components, tooling, etc.
• Stay current with engineering concepts, participate in training on new releases of software, manufacturing techniques and quality
• concepts; train other individuals and departments in the same.
• Enter all machine drawings, electrical schematics, BOM’s into Machine manuals with the correct labeling as well as backed up in
• the correct locations.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design\Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience,
• Required5 years’ design experience using 3D modeling software, Required
• 3D electrical design software required
• Company-issued PIV license, or ability to obtain within 30 days, Required

Ashley is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

You should be proficient in:

• CAD/CAM Software
• CAD Software
• Bachelor's Degree
• Product Design Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Project Management

Salary info:

$38 - $45 / hr