Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement
In short
HID Global is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer in Austin, Texas to identify, develop, and implement manufacturing equipment solutions. This role involves technical leadership throughout the equipment lifecycle, collaborating with global teams to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Identify manufacturing equipment opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to define equipment requirements and business needs.
- Develop equipment specifications, user requirement documents, statements of work, and technical procurement packages.
- Research and evaluate manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and equipment suppliers.
- Lead RFQ, RFI, and supplier evaluation activities including technical reviews, quotation analysis, and supplier selection.
- Develop equipment roadmaps and technology strategies.
- Lead capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and production release.
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, startup, and production qualification activities.
- Provide technical leadership during equipment implementation, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement activities.
- Develop equipment standards, spare parts strategies, maintenance recommendations, and lifecycle management plans.
- Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to support equipment deployment, standardization, and best-practice sharing.
- Evaluate opportunities for custom equipment development, automation, machine modifications, and productivity improvements.
- Maintain technical documentation including specifications, validation records, equipment standards, supplier information, and operating procedures.
- Observe and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities.
- Translate manufacturing needs into clear technical requirements and equipment specifications.
- Lead equipment feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, ROI evaluations, and technology assessments.
- Work directly with suppliers to develop equipment concepts, quotations, layouts, implementation plans, and delivery schedules.
- Manage equipment procurement activities including technical negotiations and supplier performance reviews.
- Serve as project manager for equipment implementation projects, including budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.
- Coordinate installation and startup activities with Production, Facilities, Quality, IT, EHS, and supplier teams.
- Develop training plans and ensure successful knowledge transfer to operators, technicians, and support personnel.
- Support new product introductions through equipment selection, process development, and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
- Support global manufacturing initiatives involving equipment modernization, capacity expansion, and technology upgrades.
- Develop custom mechanical, electrical, controls, or software enhancements when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 7+ years of manufacturing equipment engineering, capital equipment implementation, automation engineering, or related technical experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading equipment projects from concept through production implementation.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and within cross-functional global teams.
- Experience specifying, sourcing, purchasing, installing, and qualifying manufacturing equipment.
- Experience developing RFQs, URS documents, technical specifications, and capital equipment justifications.
- Knowledge of capital project management, supplier management, and manufacturing technology assessments.
- Experience with manufacturing technologies including automation, robotics, vision systems, material handling, printing, assembly, inspection, converting, programming, or similar industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ validation methodologies, and production qualification processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and multi-site equipment deployments.
- Experience with automation controls, PLCs, motion systems, industrial networking, and machine vision systems.
- Ability to develop custom equipment modifications and automation solutions when required.
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
- To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
Skills
AutomationRoboticsMachine VisionPLCsLean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject Management
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About ASSA ABLOY Group
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 121 billion and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have…
Company
ASSA ABLOY GroupJob Posted
6 days ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Austin, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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