Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Manager in Decatur, Illinois, works closely with operations and product leaders to align automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes, and product engineering around shared product-group objectives. The role leads manufacturing engineering capability across assembly, fabrication, and machining while developing a high-performing engineering organization. This is an on-site leadership position focused on improving manufacturing methods, equipment, systems, and operating infrastructure to achieve safety, quality, velocity, and cost results. The manager also supports New Product Introduction readiness and execution to enable smooth product launches and manufacturing scalability, and drives advanced automation in welding, painting, assembly, and material handling operations. Travel is up to 10%, relocation assistance is available, and visa sponsorship is not available. A degree or equivalent experience is desired.
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent experience is desired.
- Extensive experience leading lean adoption, work-cell design, layout optimization, and performance measurement.
- Deep understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes, best practices, and standardization.
- Expertise in equipment selection, qualification, integration, and infrastructure changes.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving using data-driven approaches.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy automation systems.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, tooling availability, and launch execution.
- Lead hiring, performance management, coaching, and development of manufacturing engineering teams supporting plant operations.
- Direct manufacturing engineering scope across assembly and manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, plant layout, standards, gaging/checking equipment, tooling, and work standards.
- Manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operating methods, equipment, systems, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Drive adoption and sustainment of lean manufacturing principles across the organization.
- Lead capacity planning by translating demand signals into short-term production and resource requirements.
- Champion structured problem solving for complex manufacturing, process, and equipment issues.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
