dandy - Senior Factory Automation Engineer, II
Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing and high speed custom automation: Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, and Technical Program Management and translating NPI requirements to large scale custom automation solutions. • Strong background in prioritizing tasks for AME’s and Suppliers from Conceptual Design through SAT and Production Team Training. • Experience in managing high budget projects and tracking spend with external vendors. Previous display of Value Engineering, contract engagement, managing NRE, and RFQ to PO issuance process. • Ability to run automation program with minimum supervision. • Interpersonal skills of leadership, project management, communication, collaboration, influencing and negotiation. • In-depth understanding of Process, assembly automation pertaining to equipment validation through FAT/SAT (optical inspection, GRR, OEE, Line Balancing and Process Flow optimization). • Capability to summarize and articulate technical updates into executive-leve. presentations (know your audience and tailor the presentation accordingly). • Constant partnership with cross-functional teams across Dandy, its equipment suppliers, and technical consultants. • Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30%. • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or allied technical subject. • Strong professional references showcasing successful past projects. • Experience with ceramics, CNC machining, spray applications, inkjet printing, etc. • Experience with plastics, 3D printing, thermoforming, injection molding, etc. • Experience with technical writing of specifications specific to machine user requirements. • Experience with Contract engagement and negotiation of CapEx. • Experience in FDA regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 13485, Change Control, IQ, OQ, PQ Equipment Validation..etc). • Relentlessly positive attitude and the ability to have fun at work. • High growth startup scaling experience is a plus. • For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Responsibilities
• You will take the lead in driving the technical, operational, and deployment of various manufacturing automation initiatives within the organization. • Innovate factory processes, concepts, and design to enable an ideal automated manufacturing process. • Work closely with factory teams to create and achieve OKRs for automation and continuous improvement programs. • Work with our factory team to draft requirements documents, develop concepts, and envision the automated manufacturing process. • Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and our factory. • Engage with vendors to construct the machines, ensuring the system aligns with Dandy's specifications and standards. • Ensure vendors are conforming to Dandy’s ARS specs and requirements. • Approve vendor process, process flow and automation equipment design. • Design and execute FAT, SAT (acceptance testing) and commissioning of automation equipment/line into our factories. • Lead the initiative in integrating the newly built machines into the factory, working alongside engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure optimal operation. • Supervise and report OEE, Yield, manufacturing metrics (CpK, FMEA etc.) from automated systems. Interpret machine output metrics to drive improvement programs as appropriate. • Routine status reporting to executives and escalation of issues as needed. • Set aggressive targets and drive plans to achieve success.
Benefits
• $133,896 – $167,371 • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • Actual compensation for roles will vary based on factors including the candidate's location, skills, qualifications, and experience. • Please note that compensation listed for U.S. based roles applies only to candidates working in the United States. Candidates hired outside the U.S. will receive regionally adjusted compensation. • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • Please note that candidates may have a maximum of two active applications at a time. We encourage you to apply to the roles that best align with your skills, experience, and interests so we can better focus on finding the right fit for you. • Thank you for your understanding and interest in our opportunities! • or drag and drop here • Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile. If you do not have one, please enter "n/a". • Please select all that apply. • Campus Recruiting • Dandy Career's page • You know someone who works here • By selecting “Yes”, you agree to receive text messages from us about your job application. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. Learn more in our Privacy & SMS Policy. • I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of evaluating my application, in accordance with Dandy’s Privacy Policy. • Decline to self-identify • Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. • White • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. • Black or African American • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. • Asian • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. • American Indian or Alaska Native • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races. • Two or More Races • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) • I identify as one or more of the classifications of protected veteran listed above • I am not a protected veteran
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