Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing M19
About The Position
The Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing leads and manages a team responsible for creating, executing, and administering automation and applications within the Manufacturing Engineering department. The role aims to digitally transform and automate manufacturing operations while maintaining data integrity and product quality. The manager leads the deployment and administration of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), builds manufacturing data reporting and analytics capabilities, and oversees data warehousing, dashboards, automated equipment, and automated data integration. The position also establishes a controlled application development and release environment from prototype through manufacturing, leads manufacturing workflow automation, and develops solutions using databases and programming languages. The role leads change management and end-user training, maintains system reliability, ensures MES solutions comply with applicable GMP, MIL, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards, conducts system audits and upgrades, and integrates ERP, PLM, and payroll systems with MES. It also leads a high-performing automation team focused on manufacturing productivity. The position requires adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations; ongoing employment depends on obtaining appropriate export authorizations where required.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with software and/or automation projects.
- Strong understanding of APIs, system integration, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP.
- SQL fluency, including hands-on experience using SQL to pull data for complex analytics.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools such as OpenAI or Azure AI.
- Interpersonal skills that promote effective interaction with staff, customers, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and practices.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, and/or Math.
- Candidates must be U.S. Persons or be prepared to collaborate with the company to secure required U.S. government export authorizations; ongoing employment is dependent on obtaining appropriate authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience with Aegis and/or Oracle MES systems.
- Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team creating, executing, and administering automation and applications within Manufacturing Engineering.
- Administer and lead deployment of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Collect process and manufacturing data for reporting on yield, cycle times, productivity, and related metrics.
- Lead the design and deployment of data warehousing, dashboards, and automated equipment.
- Create a controlled application development and release environment from prototype through manufacturing phase within six months of joining the team.
- Lead the creation of manufacturing workflows and programs that automate solutions, such as automatic label printing.
- Configure and develop solutions using databases such as Oracle and SQL Server and programming technologies such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, and JSON.
- Lead change management, train end users, and ensure ongoing system reliability.
- Ensure MES solutions comply with GMP, MIL, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
- Lead a high-performing automation team responsible for improving manufacturing productivity.
- Conduct regular system audits and upgrades as necessary.
- Integrate ERP, PLM, and payroll systems with MES.
- Lead and implement automated data integration with equipment and MES.
Benefits
- PTO
- 401K
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and optical coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents
- Quarterly bonus payment for all associates based on performance and behavior metrics
- Flexibility, stability, and prosperity
- Promote-from-within culture
- Opportunities to move vertically or laterally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
