Director, Manufacturing Technology and Automation
About the role
We are seeking an experienced manufacturing technology leader to architect and drive Re:Build’s automation journey across three layers: data infrastructure, software automation, and physical robotics.
Responsibilities
Design and own the multi-site digital and automation deployment strategy across Re:Build’s manufacturing sites.
Identify and prioritize specific automation projects – define the problem, scope the solution, estimate the ROI and get stakeholder commitment.
Own end-to-end project delivery with the help from internal resources — from platform selection through integration, operator training, and sustained adoption.
Create documented, repeatable deployment playbooks so that projects can be replicated across different operations and each subsequent site deployment is faster and more predictable than the last.
Work with the AI Director to move AI applications to factory deployment.
Define the production data schema and quality requirements that enable AI model training — ensuring the data infrastructure supports the company’s broader AI and analytics strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred but not required if experience is strong.
8+ years of experience spanning manufacturing/industrial engineering and automation, with hands-on deployment of both digital systems (MES, IoT, digital twins, data infrastructure) and physical automation (robotics cells, machine tending, automated inspection) in discrete manufacturing environments.
Deep understanding of manufacturing economics – both high-rate and high-mix, low-volume – you know why automation strategies that work in one production environment often fail in another, and you design accordingly.
Experience with robotics integration in manufacturing: cobot deployment, machine tending, vision-guided systems, automated inspection, or material handling automation.
Proven ability to build trust with factory operators, production managers, and site leadership — you have deployed technology on the shop floor and know what adoption success and failure look like.
Strong communication and influencing skills at both the executive level and on the shop floor.
Willingness to travel regularly to Re:Build sites (expect 40–60% travel in the first year).
Qualifications
Experience with robotics integration in manufacturing: cobot deployment, machine tending, vision-guided systems, automated inspection, or material handling automation.
Strong communication and influencing skills at both the executive level and on the shop floor.
Willingness to travel regularly to Re:Build sites (expect 40–60% travel in the first year).
Skills
Experience with robotics integration in manufacturing: cobot deployment, machine tending, vision-guided systems, automated inspection, or material handling automation.
Strong communication and influencing skills at both the executive level and on the shop floor.
Willingness to travel regularly to Re:Build sites (expect 40–60% travel in the first year).
Benefits
Re:Build is a company driven to make a meaningful difference in the industries and communities where we operate.
Every employee shares in the ownership of the company and participates in the financial rewards of our collective success — at every level.
Re:Build is committed to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.
Re:Build is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work style, tenure, or life experience.
Pay
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate manufacturing needs.