Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering- Automation

About the role

The Advanced Operations Technology (AOT) organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager with extensive knowledge of manufacturing automation and controls to oversee a section of the AOT portfolio. This role will be responsible for the lifecycle of the automated system which includes capturing opportunities, drafting requirements, design, development, implementation and sustainment of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of automation engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality, maintenance, IT, OT, safety and Integrated product team leads to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Advanced Operations Technology Chief Engineer on every automation initiative
• Manage projects from concept to completion, including resource allocation, timeline management, and budget adherence.
• Analyze production Process and Workstreams to identify opportunities for manufacturing modernization and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Drive the standardization of automated systems solutions across sites.
• Develop and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Ensure that all automation processes comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Continuously assess and implement improvements in automation technologies and methodologies.
• Evaluate and select external vendors and partners for automation-related projects and products.
• Up to 25% business travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Engineering experience.
• 2+ years prior direct people leadership/management experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automation systems design/sustainment involving robotic cells, custom automation solutions, vision systems, motion control or testing solutions.
• Experience developing statements or work and functional requirements specification documents.
• Experience in integration of automation systems with business and manufacturing systems.
• Experience managing automation solutions team.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience managing automation integrators.
• Experience programming Fanuc robotics systems and simulations.
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs.

Benefits

Up to 25% business travel required.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off