What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Blade Assure position at TPI Composites, Inc.?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor the performance and ensure the continued operation of the BladeAssure system in our facilities.
- Escalate as needed issues that arise through system operation and drive resolution.
- Create necessary documentation for processes and verification of process, i.e., work instructions, quality documentation, PFMEA, inspection instructions, etc.
- Function as an “on the floor” BladeAssure expert ensuring compliance of process and systems enabling product performance.
- Ensure successful training and hand-off of process to production team.
- Support trials and prototyping of new technologies and features under the BladeAssure program.
- Drive standardization efforts at the site by working with Engineering, Quality Supply Chain, and other related departments.
- Engage and utilize subject matter experts as needed to achieve desired results. Identify and elevate system issues and track their progress towards resolution.
- Confer with Management, Engineering, and other staff regarding system performance, operating status, ongoing issues, and resolutions.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Passion to work on mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical/pneumatic systems, and motion controls.
- Solid engineering background with hands-on experience and high mechanical aptitude.
- Understands the nuances of autonomous system requirements, algorithms and operating environments.
- Understands the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Knowledge of firmware, safety controllers, and track programming.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to detail.
- Ability to customize system configurations, including PLC programming and CMMS adjustments, to meet specific operational requirements. – Nice to have
- Proven experience deploying and supporting CbM, CMMS, or PLC systems in industrial environments.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts at times.
The work environment includes a balance of time in both an office setting and manufacturing setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions required by this role. The following conditions may be present.
- The manufacturing floor requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye hearing, respirator, and skin protection.
- Accessing work environments may include use of stairs, staging, and ladders.
- The composite manufacturing environment is subject to varying levels of temperature, humidity, dust, and smells.