Director, Automation Region Americas

Freudenberg Group • Morganfield, KY

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of the Americas Automation roadmap and strategy together with Plants and Business Units. Establish governance for automation project selection, justification, ROI and capital planning. Collaborate with regional and Plant Process Engineering Leads and Technical Experts to develop and implement process improvement initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on advanced automation technologies. Develop and maintain key metrics to track process performance and identify areas for improvement, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented automation solutions. Lead and participate in project teams to implement new products and processes, with a focus on the integration of advanced automation solutions. Ensure reliable operation of automation and control systems, including obsolescence management and upgrade planning. Drive harmonization and replication of best practice automation solutions across all plants. Evaluate emerging automation, digitization, and AI/ML technologies and determine applicability for manufacturing environments. Collaborate with Purchasing and Suppliers to evaluate vendors, manage integrators, and optimize value from automation partners. Qualifications: Bachelors / Masters degree in Engineering. At least 15 years in Process / Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Strong experience in Automation and Standardization. knowledge of rubber to metal manufacturing (vulcanization mold design, assembly equipment design) desired. Experience in Project Management. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Vibracoustic USA Inc. Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Engineering.
• At least 15 years in Process / Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong experience in Automation and Standardization.
• Experience in Project Management.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of rubber to metal manufacturing (vulcanization mold design, assembly equipment design) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Americas Automation roadmap and strategy together with Plants and Business Units.
• Establish governance for automation project selection, justification, ROI and capital planning.
• Collaborate with regional and Plant Process Engineering Leads and Technical Experts to develop and implement process improvement initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on advanced automation technologies.
• Develop and maintain key metrics to track process performance and identify areas for improvement, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented automation solutions.
• Lead and participate in project teams to implement new products and processes, with a focus on the integration of advanced automation solutions.
• Ensure reliable operation of automation and control systems, including obsolescence management and upgrade planning.
• Drive harmonization and replication of best practice automation solutions across all plants.
• Evaluate emerging automation, digitization, and AI/ML technologies and determine applicability for manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Suppliers to evaluate vendors, manage integrators, and optimize value from automation partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees