Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing M19

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

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About The Position

The Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing, leads and manages a team that creates, executes, and administers automation and applications within the Manufacturing Engineering department. The role focuses on digitally transforming and automating manufacturing operations while maintaining data integrity and product quality.

The manager leads deployment of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), harvests process and manufacturing data for reporting, and oversees the design and deployment of data warehousing, dashboards, and automated equipment. Within six months of joining the team, the manager is expected to create a controlled application-development and release environment spanning the prototype through manufacturing phases (Software Lifecycle Management).

The role also leads manufacturing workflows and programs that automate solutions, develops solutions using databases and programming languages, and oversees change management, end-user training, and system reliability. MES solutions must comply with GMP, MIL, and ISO 9001/AS9100 standards. The manager leads a high-performing automation team, conducts system audits and upgrades, integrates ERP, PLM, and Payroll systems with MES, and implements automated data integration with equipment and MES.

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.
• Fluency in SQL, including hands-on experience using SQL to pull data for complex analytics.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aegis and/or Oracle MES systems.
• Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team that creates, executes, and administers automation and applications within Manufacturing Engineering.
• Digitally transform and automate manufacturing operations while maintaining data integrity and product quality.
• Administer and lead deployment of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Harvest process and manufacturing data for reporting, including yield, cycle times, and productivity.
• Lead the design and deployment of data warehousing, dashboards, and automated equipment.
• Create a controlled application-development and release environment spanning prototype through manufacturing phases within six months of joining the team.
• Lead creation of manufacturing workflows and programs that automate solutions, such as automatic label printing.
• Configure and develop solutions using databases and programming skills.
• Lead change management, train end users, and ensure ongoing system reliability.
• Ensure MES solutions comply with GMP, MIL, and ISO 9001/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

• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k).
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and optical coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
• Quarterly bonus based on performance and behavior metrics.
• Flexibility, stability, and prosperity.
• Promote-from-within culture and opportunities to move vertically or laterally.
• A culture focused on belonging, support, and community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager