Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of advanced automation systems, including robotics, vision systems, PLCs, and collaborative robots (COBOTs), across manufacturing operations.
• Define and execute automation strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives for cost, quality, throughput, and scalability.
• Drive end-to-end process optimization initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and digital manufacturing tools to deliver sustained KPI improvements (OTD, cycle time, yield, and labor efficiency).
• Own capital automation projects from concept through commissioning, including business case development, equipment specification, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and full lifecycle validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Act as technical authority for automation systems, providing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions for complex manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to industrialize new products and scale manufacturing processes.
• Establish and standardize engineering best practices, including automation standards, validation protocols, and documentation systems.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians, building organizational capability in automation, controls, and process engineering.
• Drive supplier strategy and partnerships, including qualification, performance management, and co-development of automation solutions.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives, including integration of MES, data systems, and smart factory technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of automation or process engineering experience.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and CI methodologies.
• Skilled in detailed, accurate, and organized work.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and statistical software (Minitab/JMP).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.

Working Conditions

• Onsite role supporting multiple production departments; may require extended hours as needed.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, move through production areas, operate equipment as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• Investment in employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Empowerment of employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• An accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.