Sr. Manager, Automation Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Define and own the enterprise automation and controls strategy and roadmap, aligned to business growth, capacity planning, and product roadmaps across vehicle and powertrain manufacturing.
- Serve as the technical authority and final escalation point for complex, cross‑line, or systemic automation and controls issues impacting production.
- Translate manufacturing and product strategies into scalable automation architectures and capital investment plans, ensuring long‑term flexibility, standardization, and ROI.
- Lead multi‑disciplinary automation engineering teams across powertrain and vehicle manufacturing systems (BIW, Paint, GA), delivering safe, robust, and high‑performance production solutions.
- Establish, govern, and continuously improve best‑in‑class controls, robotics, and equipment standards across manufacturing lines and sites.
- Oversee automation execution across equipment design, FAT, commissioning, startup, and production ramp, ensuring readiness, reliability, and scalability.
- Drive performance improvements in OEE, uptime, yield, throughput, and cycle time through data‑driven automation solutions and structured problem solving.
- Own automation‑related capital planning, prioritization, vendor strategy, and ROI justification, partnering with integrators, OEMs, and technology providers.
- Build, develop, and sustain a high‑performing automation organization, including managers and senior engineers, with clear expectations for capability growth and succession planning.
- Champion smart manufacturing and digital integration, connecting PLCs, robotics, SCADA, MES, and analytics while partnering with IT/OT on cybersecurity and data integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
- 12+ years of progressive experience in automation and controls engineering within high‑volume or advanced manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, managing senior engineers, leads, or managers.
- Deep technical expertise in PLC architectures, robotics integration, and automation systems, including Siemens and/or Rockwell platforms, SCADA/HMI, and industrial safety standards (NFPA, IEC).
- Proven ability to balance technical depth, organizational leadership, and business outcomes, with strong executive‑level communication and cross‑functional influence.
Recommended Jobs
CT Technologist (Nights)
Be part of our advanced imaging team! Exceptional Healthcare is seeking skilled Radiologic Technologists (Nights) with CT experience for our new community hospital. As a key member of our radiology …
Restaurant Cook
Job Description Job Description Position Overview: We’re seeking a passionate and motivated Restaurant Cook who’s ready to deliver quality food, contribute to a fun atmosphere, and bring cre…
Guest Services Director
POSITION SUMMARY The Guest Services Director is responsible for building, recruiting, and developing a fun, relational, and spiritually growing team of volunteers and volunteer leaders who create an…
Real Estate Cold Caller (Bolivia)
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Real Estate Cold Caller, currently based in Latin America, to join our client’s team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reachi…
Pipe Fitter
Job Description Job Description Top Job Located in Scottsdale, AZ Salary: $20.00-$40.00 Job Title: Industrial Pipefitter (High-Performance Systems) Location: Scottsdale, AZ Employmen…
CT Technologist Trainee
Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Sign-On Bonus: $7,500.00 or ask us about our Student Loan Payment Program! Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in pat…
Fellow
Job Description Job Description INTERNAL USE ONLY- ONLY TO BE USED BY PROVIDER RECRUITER
Female Spa Attendant (Part-Time)
Job Description Job Description Overview Canyon Ranch guides the pursuit of wellbeing on a path through immersive destinations to a lifetime of proven answers. We inspire your well way of life…
Staff Engineering Technician - SDS (Substation Design Suite)
Job Title: Staff Engineering Technician – Substation Design (SDS) Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Work Model: 100% Onsite Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Engineering T…
MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Family Medicine
Description This full-time, on-site position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive healthcare services to our diverse patient population in a supportive and collaborative environmen…