Position Summary
The Factory Planning and Automation Engineer will support capacity planning and high-level factory layout planning and will also be a key contributor to production network planning for North America. The role will also be involved in the development and maintenance of S&OP for North America focusing on equipment requirements and utilization reporting. The automation engineering component of this role will work closely with the Lead Automation Engineer and manufacturing teams to find opportunities where automation and Industry 4.0 solutions can drive improved quality, cost reductions and increase capacity in critical areas
What You Will Do:
Factory Planning for existing and new plants, including: Plant structure; Layout planning; Logistics requirements; Facility needs; Operations requirements, e.g. shift model; etc.
Working with LoB, DnA and local teams in the development and maintenance of a robust S&OP process.
Capacity Planning for the North American network, interfacing S&OP team to align production capacity to demand.
Support Production network planning for North America under the guidance of Principle Project manager for Factory Planning
Working with Global counterparts to build and maintain Vistaprint’s knowledge bank of Industry 4.0 technological solutions available in the marketplace. Including Low Cost Collaborative Robots that can work alongside operators; Image recognition and evaluation equipment and techniques; Equipment monitoring sensors (predictive maintenance [vibration, power, temperature monitoring sensors])
Support IoT initiatives for improved equipment/process monitoring leading to improved decision making within operations.
Analyzing and optimizing manufacturing KPI’s, processes and flow, applying lean manufacturing principles and value stream mapping
Supporting feasibility studies, risk analyses, business cases, financial studies for Industry 4.0 projects including automation and Internet of things.
Travel ~25% with exceptions of up to 40% when new facilities are launched
Support the Vistaprint mission, vision, strategic plan, goals and management decisions.
Other duties as required
What You Need:
Post-Secondary Education in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Mathematics or Equivalent combination of education and experience
5 - 7 years of manufacturing experience preferably in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience with short and midterm equipment capacity planning for manufacturing
Excellent conceptual and analytical competencies
Experience with Python, C++ and/or SQL a strong asset.
Experience with automation and/or Internet of Things implementations an asset
Proven project management and implementation skills
Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Persuasive presentation skills
Team player with exceptional communication skill
About Us
VistaPrint is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. Together, VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses’ presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. VistaPrint is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
VistaPrint exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the VistaPrint team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.
Equal Opportunity Employer
VistaPrint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.
