Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Our client, a leader in high-performance and energy-efficient product manufacturing, is seeking a Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to join their dynamic team.

This position plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring manufacturing effectiveness, and supporting new product integration.

As a key technical leader, you will oversee the Advanced Manufacturing and Operations Engineering teams and guide the acquisition and deployment of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes.

If you have a passion for automation, quality improvement, and leadership in a fast-paced environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. Responsibilities :

• Lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and deploying manufacturing equipment, automated work cells, and assembly lines.
• Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) to assess product requirements and ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes.
• Drive initiatives related to new product launches, manufacturing process improvements, and automation technologies.
• Oversee future state automation projects to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve overall process efficiency.
• Contribute to future plant layout planning and capacity management.
• Evaluate and determine the capital equipment needs for new projects, ensuring proper project process flows.
• Manage annual capital budgeting and secure funding for future projects.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Create and implement processes for equipment acquisition, validation, factory acceptance testing, and process repeatability.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of engineering management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 7-10 years if project management experience in custom automation equipment deployment, from concept to completion.
• Experience in capital equipment budgeting and project funding.
• Experience automating manual manufacturing processes to reduce labor, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Strong technical knowledge in areas such as welding (manual and robotic), assembly, material handling automation, and sheet metal processing.
• Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic operating systems.
• Expertise in software tools like Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and AutoCAD

Titles Encouraged to Apply :

• Automation Engineering Manager
• Industrial Engineering Manager
• Plant Engineering Manager
• Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Director of Manufacturing Engineering
• Advanced Process Engineering Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team and make a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing technology. Apply today to bring your expertise to the next level!