Automation Mechanical Designer GENOVA

Automation Mechanical Designer
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Automation Mechanical Designer

Responsible for designing and realizing machines for connectors realization, groups toolings and test equipments, assessing best process flow, taking measurements, analyzing data and testing manufacturing methods in compliance with lean concepts.

**Duties and Responsibilities

- Operational feasibility and study including manufacturing costs

- Preliminary manufacturing concepts and operational reviews (FMEA)

- Finalization of the operational concept

- Manufacturing processes implementation by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment

- Design automated machines specific complex groups interacting with technical part suppliers, asking for parts to external workshops providing related documents (i. e.

drawings, specifications)

- General support to lab / test activities as required, e. g.

preparation & commissioning of automated test rigs, preparation of test components (design of test adaptors / fixtures, & other relevant CAD design work)

- Specialization in automation group design and supplier for automation tools management

- Along with other team members, contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, including following appropriate HSE procedures / performance of risk assessments as appropriate, safety assessments

- Be a promoter of a culture of lean and continuous improvement in work processes

- Be one of the drivers of change in process implementation

**The Individual

- Experience in mechanical design for product realization companies (automation / special machine design experience preferable)

- Proficiency with CAD (Solidworks preferred, Pro/Engineer experience is a plus)

- Very strong design, imagination, and practical skills, ability to imagine, think and design manufacturing tools according to product target costs/volume.

- Proficiency in toleration analysis and mechanical studies

- Experience in automation groups design and validation

- Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs

- Strong organizational and analytical skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Curious, practical, open-minded, this role will have to implement Industry 4. 0 and lean approaches into the manufacturing processes.

- Fluent in Italian & English

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Genova, Liguria: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)