Automation & Engineering Lead

TFT Global (USA) Inc.•Lewisburg, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1989 we have partnered with manufacturers as a seamless extension of their operation. This has allowed our clients to grow with minimal risk while maintaining the highest of standards. Ask our customers what they like about us and chances are they will talk about our commitment to our core values of reputation, people, and growth. We are strategically located across North America, aligned with flexible resources, and equipped with innovative technology to bring you the ultimate in supply-chain efficiency.

Requirements

Grade 12 education, along with Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
Demonstrated experience transforming manual warehouse or logistics operations through automation
Hands-on experience executing automation projects in warehouse or distribution environments
Warehouse automation: conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, shuttle systems
Robotics: palletizing, depalletizing, piece-picking, AMRs/AGVs
Controls and systems: PLCs, WCS, WMS integration
Automotive OEM, Tier-1, or 3PL logistics environments
Business case development and ROI modeling for automation investments
Strong understanding of warehouse workflows, material handling, and automotive logistics requirements
Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in hands-on, evolving warehouse environments
Willingness to travel to warehouse and customer sites
Strong execution mindset with a bias toward modernization and continuous improvement
Valid driver’s licence
Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical

Responsibilities

Continuously evaluate new and emerging warehouse automation technologies and determine practical applications for manual operations
Stay current on trends in robotics, AI-based picking, vision systems, warehouse control systems, and IIoT
Challenge “the way it’s always been done” by introducing scalable, proven automation concepts
Design automation solutions suitable for automotive parts environments, including mixed SKUs, irregular packaging, sequence-sensitive material flows, and high inventory accuracy requirements
Support just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-sequence (JIS) logistics models
Improve dock-to-stock time, pick accuracy, order cycle time, and line-side delivery performance
Work closely with warehouse operations, IT/OT, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure automation solutions are adopted and sustained
Support integration between automation systems and WMS/WCS/ERP platforms
Develop SOPs, training materials, and maintenance documentation for newly automated systems
Train and support operators and maintenance teams during transition from manual to automated processes
Lead engagement with automation vendors, OEMs, and system integrators
Evaluate proposals, layouts, simulations, and technical designs
Ensure solutions meet operational, safety, and automotive customer compliance requirements
Assess existing manual warehouse operations, workflows, and material flows to identify automation opportunities
Analyze labor-intensive, repetitive, and high-risk tasks and develop automation roadmaps
Partner with operations leadership to prioritize automation initiatives based on ROI, safety, and throughput impact
Lead end-to-end automation projects, from concept and business case development through design, installation, commissioning, and handover
Implement automation solutions including conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, robotic palletizing/depalletizing, piece-picking systems, AMRs/AGVs, and automated scanning and inspection
Support startup, debugging, throughput validation, and stabilization of newly automated processes
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within approved capital budgets
All other duties as assigned