Solution Engineer – IT Automation

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®. We are seeking a Solution Engineer – IT Automation for First Quality Enterprises. This position requires 40-70% travel to our manufacturing sites in OH, GA, PA and SC, but can be worked remotely in be [... source excerpt omitted ...] g and operations team to ensure projects are deployed successfully. The person in this role will interact with team members within First Quality plant locations to define business requirements, scope solutions, develop specifications, and oversee delivery of solutions. This position is the primary engineering contact for their assigned system of specialization and, as such, serves as the 3rd level support escalation point for their assigned system(s). This position will be held accountable for the training and education of operations team members on automation systems specifically related to their assigned site’s warehouse control systems, warehouse automation, AS/RS, and automated- [... source excerpt omitted ...] pport to maintain a complete end-to-end systems lifecycle (Architecture to Support). As such, proven evidence of being a team player is critical for success in this role. Primary responsibilities include: Provides input into overall direction, development and integration of warehouse control systems, warehouse automation (AS/RS), and automated guided vehicles. Focuses on strategic initiatives and plans; is proactive, anticipatory, and driving in nature to provide significant value to divisions/functions. Plays a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology and continuous improvement. Work with business leadership to docume