Senior Automation Engineering Manager (85878)

Who We Are The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products. The Gill Corporation is seeking a Senior Automation Engineering Manager to direct, coordinate, plan, and organize engineering activities. The team will be responsible for establishing and implementing the automation strategy. Reporting to the COO, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities. Responsibilities Achieve the corporate annual goalsTeam management including direct reports, cross functional indirect and sub-contractorsUnderstand, evaluate and document the current manufacturing operations related to automationEstablish an automation roadmap and implementation strategyEstablish and achieve business metrics such as: project schedule, cost and savingsDocument and manage process improvement projectsLead Continuous Improvement projects to increase labor efficiency, increase yield and reduce scrapDevelop, budget and manage capital expenditure projectsWork directly with vendors to design and implement automation equipmentDrive cost reduction year over year savingsIncrease equipment throughput and capacityEliminate waste of raw materials, utilities, staffing, and other company resources wherever possibleContinually assess, develop and staff the subordinate groups with the talent necessary to operate at a high level of accuracy and productivityMentor other Gill personnel to help navigate Gill processes, policies and procedures and set them up for successOther essential duties may be assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Qualifications B.S. degree in Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plusFifteen (15) years Engineering Leadership experience in a manufacturing/process environmentKnowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical systems used in industrial settingsUnderstanding of capital justification, procurement, and installation processes Software – proficiency in: MS-Office, Smartsheet, CAD software, & SAP a plusDoD Security Clearance a plus PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department