Director of AME

Air Distribution Technologies Careers•Plano, TX

About The Position

Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and New Product Introduction (NPI) across the Air Distribution PBU, driving operational excellence, capacity optimization, and bottom-line performance in a PE-driven environment. You will build and lead a high-performing, agile team focused on improving manufacturing performance across priority sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and/or engineering
Proven leadership in multi-site, global environments
Strong experience in the lean suite of tools – understanding and hands on experience using them to get results
Demonstrated experience in transitioning from limited production schedules to BOM’s and routings, time studies and capacity studies
Strong track record building and transforming AME/NPI organizations
Ability to lead in a matrix environment and influence at all levels
Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong communication and strategic execution skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

End-to-end AME and NPI execution, including manufacturing cost savings and standard cost implementation
Optimizing capacity utilization, productivity, and technology standardization
Ensuring successful and timely new product launches aligned to KPIs and APQP standards
Building an inclusive, high-performing culture with a strong and diverse leadership pipeline
Develop and execute 3–5 year strategies to improve capability, capacity, and operational performance
Lead capacity planning, line design, and process optimization
Align team structure and skills to meet business objectives and KPI/EBITDA targets
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and commercial leaders to exceed customer expectations
Slot resources against the top X Matrix initiatives for ADS and ACS, prioritize resources to deliver them expeditiously on target and on budget
Apply lean principles, TPS, and Danaher Business Model to standardize processes
Drive manufacturing efficiency (Productivity, TPM) and digital/automation initiatives
Partner with engineering and commercial teams to deliver successful NPI execution
Ensure adherence to launch KPIs and manufacturing operating structure SQDCM
Build, coach, and develop a high-performance, globally distributed team
Foster an inclusive culture with strong engagement and organizational health
Mentor leaders and strengthen the talent pipeline
Drive capital equipment specification, installation, and ramp-to-rate execution
Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes using data and advanced techniques
Deploy resources to critical sites to accelerate performance improvements
Drive improvements for paint systems including TPM and automation functions