Engineer, Senior Manufacturing

Masco Corporation•Vista, CA

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team! DISCOVER Are you driven by building safer, smarter, and more efficient manufacturing processes? In this role, you will lead key automation initiatives that enhance quality, improve operator experience, and expand our long‑term production capabilities. As a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will design and implement automated and semi‑automated systems, develop new manufacturing processes, and partner with cross‑functional teams to introduce technological solutions that advance how our products are built. You will play a central role in optimizing complex operations, including high‑impact areas like spray-on structural reinforcement and assemblies, while guiding projects from concept to production. YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT Are you experienced in developing advanced manufacturing technologies? Define, develop, and implement automation solutions that expand capability and support strategic business goals. Lead major projects that strengthen manufacturing performance. Do you enjoy improving processes to boost efficiency and quality? Design and optimize processes for NPI, VAVE, and sustaining efforts. Identify opportunities to reduce operator burden, improve ergonomics, and elevate production consistency. Are you curious about emerging automation technologies? Research new equipment, robotics, and automation concepts. Conduct benchmarking, feasibility studies, and technology readiness evaluations to recommend the best path forward. Do you work well with vendors and partners? Collaborate with suppliers throughout the life cycle of automation projects — from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handoff into production. Can you analyze capacity, layouts, and make/buy decisions? Support evaluations related to capital planning, new layout configurations, and advanced manufacturing methods. Do you believe documentation is part of great engineering? Develop technical documentation including PFMEAs, process parameters, protocols, and training materials. Partner with production teams to drive understanding and adoption of new processes. Do you lead effectively across teams? Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering contact for assigned automation projects. Coordinate cross‑functional activities and guide the successful transition of new technologies into daily operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
5+ years of experience in automation/robotics within production or assembly environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Experience with CAD platforms (SolidWorks or comparable alternatives)
PLC and robotics programming experience (any major language/platform)
Strong analytical ability and project management skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and implement automation solutions that expand capability and support strategic business goals.
Lead major projects that strengthen manufacturing performance.
Design and optimize processes for NPI, VAVE, and sustaining efforts.
Identify opportunities to reduce operator burden, improve ergonomics, and elevate production consistency.
Research new equipment, robotics, and automation concepts.
Conduct benchmarking, feasibility studies, and technology readiness evaluations to recommend the best path forward.
Collaborate with suppliers throughout the life cycle of automation projects — from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handoff into production.
Support evaluations related to capital planning, new layout configurations, and advanced manufacturing methods.
Develop technical documentation including PFMEAs, process parameters, protocols, and training materials.
Partner with production teams to drive understanding and adoption of new processes.
Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering contact for assigned automation projects.
Coordinate cross‑functional activities and guide the successful transition of new technologies into daily operations.