Automation Controls Engineer - Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

Are you a seasoned Automation Controls Engineer with a background in manufacturing, seeking a fresh career opportunity? Knape & Vogt is seeking an ideal candidate who will work full-time, onsite collaborating with departmental and corporate leadership to enhance existing and future automated capabilities. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What You Will Get To Do:

• Lead and manage design projects including new capabilities, integrations, automation, robotics, and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems
• Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product equipment issues
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes to identify and implement cost savings opportunities for improving the utilization of personnel, material and utilities using LEAN principles
• Participate in the development of new products or changes related to current products with a focus on the organizations ability to manufacture and meet customer requirements
• Perform takt and cycle time studies for all processes
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, NFPA70E, safety and PPE requirements

What You Will Bring:

• Work Experience: 3 years of demonstrated experience in this area, hands on exposure and knowledge of the areas of manufacturing, mechanical engineering and product launch
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with ERP systems, AutoCAD, or other 2D drafting systems, SolidWorks or other 3D parametric systems