Do you have experience working within Manufacturing Technology? Do you enjoy building and optimizing processes? Are you looking for a position that will afford you the opportunity to drive technology and automation?
If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk!
Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is expanding our Manufacturing Technology team. This role will be based on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa.
ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality, healthcare, aerospace, defense, sporting venues and education.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
What would you do as our Manufacturing Technology Analyst?
You will be instrumental in carrying out the Manufacturing Technology mission and assisting management to make informed business decisions from both functional and technical perspectives.
You would also:
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and information technology teams to promote effective communication, knowledge sharing, and integration of new technologies into existing manufacturing processes.
- Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities through innovative solutions, advanced technologies, and standardization.
- Evaluate, select, and implement advanced shop floor technologies and equipment integrations to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
- Identify technical project requirements and actively participate in MES solution quoting, evaluation, and selection processes.
- Coordinate project tasks, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure the successful implementation of manufacturing technology projects.
- Provide technical training and development to manufacturing teams as necessary.
- Provide MES solutions and support for assigned manufacturing sites and service centers.
- Interact with suppliers on MES projects to ensure expectations are understood and requirements are satisfied to support manufacturing strategies.
- Ensure MES solutions follow standards while maximizing performance and stability and controlling costs and complexity.
- Enforce change control procedures and maintain technical documentation for MES tasks.
- Stay abreast of manufacturing technology trends and advancements through training and networking opportunities to bring innovative ideas to the Manufacturing Technology Team.
- Make effective and efficient use of time and resources to get things done.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand problems, facilitate discussions, pose solutions, and/or surface alternatives.
- Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to significant time spent on the manufacturing floor.
- Must be available for on-call and shift work as necessary.
- Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations, and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
The Skills and Experience you need:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Undergraduate Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred
- Minimum of 10 years combined experience with Manufacturing & Execution Systems, Industry 4.0 principles, and the practical application of Industrial IoT, Edge Computing, Cyber Physical Systems and SCADA systems, including architecture design, configuration, and support
- 5 years of manufacturing experience, working with Information Technology, Engineering, or Quality teams in a business production environment
- Self-starter with high energy and a passion for manufacturing technology.
- General understanding of network topology, segmentation, and security.
- Proficient in SQL queries, data mining, and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Working knowledge of C#, Java, or other programming languages would be a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio.
- Professional experience with controls systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and other manufacturing shop floor machine technologies would be a plus.
- Understanding of how peripherals such as barcode scanners and vision systems hardware work and shall be used in a manufacturing setting.
- Knowledge of production scheduling, quality management, bill of material management, work order process flow, and maintenance systems.
- Lean green belt and other continuous improvement experience would be a plus.
- Good project management skills with the ability to multitask while following the rules and standards established by the organization.
- Ability to communicate technical information in a simplistic way while creating and maintaining technical documentation.
- Good people skills with the ability to build trust and camaraderie with diverse user base, colleagues & stakeholders.
- Passport required. Ability to travel, as needed using all forms of travel in US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Must live or relocate with plans to office at Curries locatedi in Mason City, IA.
What we offer
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:
- Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
- A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
- Variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … to name just a few!
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com
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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.