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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive maturation of quality processes and systems within the Card-Monroe organization and lead the teams through certification and recertification activities.
• Work with leadership to outline quality improvement plans and determine resource requirements to ensure success.
• Lead CMC through initial certification efforts.
• Plan and facilitate internal, customer, and 3rd party surveillance/recertification audits.
• Implement systems and processes to sustain improvements and drive discipline and accountability within our quality system.
• Work with teams to improve and/or create quality policies and procedures to meet the quality objectives of the business and our customers.
• Implement methods to inspect, test and evaluate products and production equipment, both incoming and outgoing.
• Ensure that products adhere to quality standards and requirements.
• Lead non-conformance evaluation and corrective action review teams.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and develop problem solving capabilities of the teams.
• Coach and develop team members throughout the business on best practices and behaviors to cultivate a quality culture within the organization.
• Implement key metrics to demonstrate quality performance and progress.
• Work closely with project managers and functional leaders across the business to ensure delivery of projects on time to customer quality requirements.
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Additional Responsibilities:
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Travel:
• May be required to travel up to 25% - primarily to other Card-Monroe locations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in quality or a relevant technical field Minimum Previous Experience:
• 5+ years of experience leading and implementing quality processes in a production environment; OEM or custom equipment manufacturing is preferred Other Skills:
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (or comparable) is required
• Knowledge of TQM, Lean, Six Sigma, or other core quality systems
• Proficient in the use of computers, email, and cell phone to communicate

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and regulations.
• Enforce compliance with established quality policies and procedures.
• Experience working in or leading an ISO 9001:2015 (or equivalent) quality management system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lead through influence and succeed by getting work done through others.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Full Time Electrical Panel Builder at Card-Monroe Automation in Chattanooga, TN, proficiency in key skills is essential. The successful candidate must have expertise in routing and bundling wires and cables to industry standards, ensuring precision and organization in every build. Proficiency in blueprint and schematics reading is crucial for accurately interpreting technical drawings and executing assembly tasks accordingly.

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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks for conceptualization & developing final designs of custom machines & automated turnkey systems.
• Gathering and documenting all the necessary design inputs.
• Verifying the mechanical designs meet all the functional requirements & specifications.
• Able to accurately calculate and determine adequate structural strength, gearmotors, electrical & pneumatic actuators sizing requirements.
• Maintain the project scope to prevent scope and budget creep.
• Use the (DFM) Design for Manufacturing and keep simple methodology.
• Perform design reviews across all disciplines and customers as required.
• Developing Sequence of Events and Cycle Timing charts/projections.
• Creating detailed drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks
• FMEA's and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Provide technical support for sales and applications.
• Estimating accurate mechanical engineering budgets.
• Work to a schedule and budget to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Releasing projects to manufacturing & purchasing using Total ETO.
• Reviewing and addressing engineering change requests as they arise.
• Able to delegate and oversee tasks to other supporting engineers on the team.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in mechanical engineering or 10+ years of experience in custom machine design/industrial automation equipment
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in mechanical engineering with minimum of 5 years' of professional experience in machine or automation design.
• Experience with machining, welding, and assembly methods and processes.

Minimum Additional Training:
• Strong proficiency using SolidWorks and PDM Professional.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, & Teams

• Total ETO or experience using ERP systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide automation and electrical designs for system integration including, but not limited to: panel layouts, industrial control networking architecture, schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, loop sheets, power distribution, and more
• Design hardware concepts for complex automation processes.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Controls teams to design mechatronics systems and stay on top of emerging technologies in automation.
• Lead IO list development, specifying parts and researching solutions.
• Lead creation of cable schedules and cable routes.
• Determine and choose appropriate hardware and devices for automated systems.
• Develop standard component libraries for the team to use on projects/machine builds.
• Work with the team on maintaining and improving our CAD databases.
• Lead QA of Industrial Control Panels, including analyzing our testing processes and generating reports to improve overall quality.
• Lead major custom automation design projects from concept to completion.
• Lead the design and innovation of advanced control panels and custom automation solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the design team and project stakeholders.
• Strategic planning for continuous improvement in design processes and project delivery.
• Use AutoCAD / Solidworks Electrical to design electrical, automation and control systems.
• Optimize designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure designs align with client expectations.
• Assist sales in the estimation of projects and electrical design work
• Use experience and industry best practices to design systems in a lead role or as part of a larger team.
• Lead detail drawing development for cable trays, cable breakouts, instrumentation, etc.
• Automate functions to make CAD tasks quicker and more effective.
• Lead development of our standard components library including incorporation of stock inventory.
• Participation in safety risk assessments and assist in specifying robot cell safety components.
• Help refine our UL / ISO processes.
• Mentor and train other design engineers on best practices and industry standards for the design of safety controls systems

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 4-year engineering degree OR 2-year associates degree with 10+ years of experience in Electrical CAD design for industrial manufacturing related machines, equipment, robot cells, etc.
• High-school diploma
• 8-10+ years of experience in machine building, system integration or industrial automation
• UL508A knowledge• Experience designing systems to meet all applicable standards, including NFPA andNEC
• AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical experience
• Understands discrete and analog circuits, and how to troubleshoot.
• Understands hazardous area classification and how to apply to control systems and device selection
• Industrial networking experience: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, Modbus, DH+,RIO, EtherCAT etc.
• Expert level electrical and mechanical understanding
• Expert level knowledge of how to read and interpret P&IDs and instruments specsheets.
• Hands on experience in automotive, food/beverage, chemical or consumer product manufacturing designing and integrating automated equipment.
• Designing integration equipment including robot cells, OEM machines, process systems, etc.

Minimum Additional Training:
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Solidworks Electrical (both 2D schematic and mechanical 3D)
• RIA Robot / Machine Safety Risk Assessments
• UL508A Training

Potential Additional Training:
• SEE electrical training which may be required for certain clients.
• PLC/HMI/Robot setup and programming

• Hands-on control, electrical or robotic experience highly desired
• Very strong design and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative; highly selfmotivated.
• Ability to follow structured processes for standard drawing development in a teambased project environment.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand the automation processes being
controlled.
• The ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently.
• Critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
with minimal supervision.
Travel:
• Up to 10% to customer sites or other CMA locations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robotic and motion control solutions for various types of automated equipment.
• Developing software code from scratch for robotics, motion control, vision systems, programmable controllers, and various other systems.
• Design and develop robotic simulations using RoboGuide, Robot Studio or similar.
• Development of proper robotic path programming
• Creating accurate project documentation such as, but not limited to: Control Narratives, IO lists, Flowcharts, Device lists, etc.
• Coordinating with the Assembly Team during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to issues.
• Equipment testing, dry-cycle, runoff, FAT, etc. for automation equipment
• Installing, commissioning, and training of machine(s) at customer's site.
• Interacting with clients from a technical standpoint around solutions, issues, progress, and other topics to help drive customer satisfaction.
• Play integral role in system acceptance/sign-off at customer facility.
• Reviewing budgets and schedules, working with the Project Manager on forecasting and release dates.
• Determining and choosing appropriate hardware and devices for robotics systems
• Deliver major custom automation design projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the design team and project stakeholders.
• Use experience and industry best practices to design robotic systems in a lead role or as part of a larger team.
• Troubleshooting equipment at installation, startup, and commissioning
• Assist project engineering team on robotics design and configuration
• Help build or assemble the robotic devices or systems in the shop
• Help complete corrective or preventative maintenance plans
• Dissemble, repair, and re-assemble robots or components when necessary
• Test performance; record test procedures and results
• Install, program and repair controllers, tooling, conveyors, etc.
• Inspect installation sites, train operators on robotics usage.
• Validate robotic safety, DCS zones, safe distances, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Contribute to building up our software libraries and standards, with a focus on robot standards.
• Automating functions to make programming and design tasks quicker and more effective.
• Assist with creating technical reports for customers.
• Communicating with clients and coworkers about project requirements
• Analyzing data, auditing systems, and assessing automation opportunities with customers
• Participating in safety risk assessments and assisting in specifying safety components.
• Mentor and train other design engineers on best practices and industry standards for the design of robotic systems

Please note that these lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but serve as a guide for typical job tasks and activities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field OR Associate's degree (2-year) with 2+ years of experience in Controls for industrial manufacturing related machines, equipment, robot cells, etc.
• High-school diploma
• 4+ years of experience in machine building, system integration or industrial automation
• Extensive experience in at least one of the following robots: FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Comau, Kawasaki, or equivalent.
• Some PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000, Siemens Step7, TIA Portal).
• Some HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley FT View ME, SE, RSView, Panelbuilder. Siemens WinCC Flex, TIA Portal) a plus.
• Industrial networking experience: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, Modbus, DH+, RIO, EtherCAT etc.
• Vision experience (FANUC IR Vision, KEYENCE, COGNEX, etc.)
• Servo experience (AB Kinetix, Siemens SIMOTION)• Hands on experience in automotive, food/beverage, chemical or consumer product manufacturing designing and integrating automated equipment.
• Designing integration equipment including robot cells, OEM machines, process systems, etc.
• Working knowledge of process control strategies such as PID loops.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand the automation processes being controlled.
• Understand discrete and analog circuits, and how to troubleshoot.

Minimum Additional Training:
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Solidworks Electrical (both 2D schematic and mechanical 3D)
• RIA Robot / Machine Safety Risk Assessments
• UL508A Training

Potential Additional Training:
• SEE electrical training which may be required for certain clients.
• PLC/HMI/Robot setup and programming

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative; highly self motivated.
• The ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently.
• Strong design and problem-solving skills• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
with minimal supervision.
• An ability to understand limitations in technical knowledge and when to pursue
training or help.

Training and Growth Opportunities:
• PLC and HMI programming
• Robot simulation training as required, along with necessary programming
coursework.

Travel:
• Up to 25% to customer sites or other CMA locations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Assist in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiate terms, prepare supplier scorecards, and build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Order Processing: Place purchase orders, track order status, and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, analyze usage trends, and assist in maintaining optimal stock levels.Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and new products.
• Data Entry and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of purchases, order acknowledgements, costs, and inventory. Prepare regular reports and update ERP system as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Problem Solving: Address any issues related to product quality, delivery delays, or discrepancies in orders.
• Process RMAs (returned material authorizations) and follow up with suppliers on closure.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for the internal team and for the customer
• Lead internal project team activities and address any issues
• Understand and manage project budget
• Update customer with regular communication
• Coordinate in house commissioning of projects
• Maintain all required project documentation
• Coordinate delivery of the equipment to customer facility
• Travel onsite for some or all of the installation and commissioning phases of the project
• Conduct project post mortem to review the lessons learned
• Local, regional, and possibly international travel may be required to meet customer project needs

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements

• 4 year degree in either business or engineering preferred but not required

Minimum Previous Experience

• 5 Years as a project manager in a manufacturing environment (automation experience a plus)

Minimum Additional Training

• PMP certification a plus

Required

• Proficiency with MS Office including Project

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution:
• Develop and implement detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure seamless project execution.

‍Team Leadership:
• Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across functions.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Conduct regular meetings to review project status and address any issues or concerns.

‍Resource Management:
• Identify and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Manage key vendor relationships and oversee procurement of necessary materials and services.

‍Quality and Compliance:
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes adhere to customer quality requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain high standards of product quality.

‍Budget Management:
• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost control.
• Provide regular financial reports and updates to senior management.

‍Continuous Improvement:
• Analyze project outcomes and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement best practices and process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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‍Stakeholder Communication:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in manufacturing program management, project management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

• Office setting with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities.
• May require occasional travel to meet with suppliers, clients, or other facilities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for applying Lean concepts to volume manufacturing of electrical cabinets at the CMA Chattanooga location. This person will work directly with the production team and under the supervision of the VP of Operations. This is a great opportunity to play an integral role in the scale up of a new production operation and the ground-up implementation of a Lean production system. Reports to: VP of Operations

Responsibilities:
• Conduct time studies and multi-cycle analysis to optimize production layouts and work cell configuration, relative to takt time.
• Develop and update work instructions and job aids to document current best practices and ensure quality.
• Work with the production team daily on issue resolution and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and events.
• Identify and develop justifications for automation opportunities to improve safety, quality, and/or productivity.
• Work with the team to implement and sustain 5S and visual management throughout.
• Attend daily accountability meetings and work with production leadership to ensure effectiveness.
• Participate in and lead problem solving teams, coaching good problem-solving practices and behaviors. Leverage 5-Whys, 8D, Ishikawa diagrams, and other tools, to promote effective root cause analysis.
• Analyze production data and develop trends and pareto charts to focus improvement efforts on impactful opportunities, and then to measure the impact of improvements.
• Develop and implement material handling strategies (pull, kanban, etc.) to ensure material availability and minimize inventory. May include work with customers and suppliers to ensure optimization of the entire system.
• Be a coach and mentor to spread Lean thinking throughout the team, helping others understand and apply key concepts.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or other engineering fields strongly preferred
• Associates degree in a technical field with equivalent years of experience will be considered

Minimum Previous Experience

• 5+ years of experience implementing lean concepts in volume production environments

Minimum Additional Training

• Experience developing PFMEAs and control plans is a plus
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 (or comparable) certified operation is preferred
• Proficient in the use of computers, email, and cell phone to communicate

Required

• Ability to work independently.
• Must have strong communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Must be a team player and enjoy collaboration with others.
• Must have strong computer skills with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• May be required to travel up to 10% - primarily for trips to the secondary production site in Greenville, SC.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Production Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the electrical panel shop, custom equipment build shop, and field services team at the CMA Greenville location. Direct reports will include both front-line supervisors and direct hourly team members. The Production Manager will be responsible for delivery of quality products on time to our customers and development of the team in alignment with our core values. Reports to: VP of Operations

Responsibilities:
• Provide daily leadership for multiple production teams, delivering custom and repetitive electrical panel builds, custom mechanical equipment, robotics systems, and field installation.
• Single point of accountability for project work going through the production areas.
• Scheduling and prioritization of work through the shop, in coordination with project managers and other disciplines.
• Work closely and coordinate with other functional teams across the business to ensure positive outcomes for our teams, customers, and business. This includes at a minimum mechanical engineering, automation engineering, project management, and procurement, among others.
• Recruit and develop talented team members.
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management.
• Implement and sustain daily stand-up meetings with teams.
• Support maintenance of building and equipment to meet production requirements, including preventative maintenance and calibration plans as required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in the assembly of precision systems.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Manage and approve time sheets for direct reports.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical field or high school diploma with equivalent years of experience

Minimum Previous Experience

• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading technical hourly teams

Required

• Follow and enforce compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies and regulations
• Experience working in or leading a UL 508A certified panel shop is strongly preferred
• May be required to travel up to 10% - includes day trips to customer sites within 60 miles and occasional overnight travel as required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Dimension and layout of back panels and enclosures
· Mounting of components to back panels and enclosures
· Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards
· Point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, & Instrumentation
· Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions
· Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication
· Communicate red line changes to Engineer or Team Leader for revision prior to completion
· Communicates effectively with all team members, leads, builders, engineers and the Project Manager
· The ability to meet deadlines under pressure
· A high standard of quality and attention to detail.
· Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· High School Graduate or equivalent.
· Technical school attendance a plus.
· Ability to understand and work from schematics.
· Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology required.
· Ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management.
· Must be willing to work some overtime if the business need arises.
· Physical capabilities including sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting to 50 lbs.

Required

· Must be very detailed oriented and strive to achieve high quality results.
· Ability to multitask, prioritize, organize and adhere to written procedures.
· Professionalism, a positive attitude and willingness to work as a team.
· Must be able to simultaneously handle the demands of internal and external customers.

Preferred

· 2 years experience in a related field
· Graduate of a technical school and/or machine trades apprenticeship
· Strong interpersonal skills with a desire for on-going training and growth in a team-oriented environment

Critical Success Factors

· Adaptability--Responds to change with a positive attitude and adjusts approach as needed
· Attention to Detail--Scrutinizes all aspects of a project to ensure it is done right the first time
· Collaboration--Embraces and supports cooperation and teamwork
· Engagement--Exhibits a focused, energized and fully involved approach to the work
· Org Commitment--Acts to support the achievement of Company mission and objectives
· Problem Solving--Incorporates a logical approach and technique to finding solutions to problems
· Quality Sense--Displays concern for and actively supports quality programs and practices
· Reliability--Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job
· Results Oriented--Aligns all efforts and resources to achieve desired outcome
· Safety Sense--Shows concern for and actively supports safety programs and practices
· Self-Directed--Performs work without prompting and with minimal supervision
· Technical Expertise--Applies specialized knowledge, skills and judgment to realize work goals
· Time Management--Prioritizes and schedules tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace