Program Manager - Conveyor / Automation

Segula Technologies • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Conveyance Systems Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of conveyance system projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role leads system design, vendor coordination, installation support, and performance optimization to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in logistics or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with conveyance system installation
• Strong knowledge of conveyance systems, automation technologies, and structural analysis
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for layout development
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end conveyance systems projects, including but not limited to: Layout development
• Component and system design, including structural steel, chain pull, carrier clearance, ventilation, and fire protection
• Identification and selection of optimal conveyance systems such as: Skillet conveyors Power & Free (P&F) and Inverted P&F Friction Drive Systems AGVs Electro Monorail Systems (EMS) Pedestal conveyors Spirals, Vertical Delivery Lines (VDL), and Continuous Vertical Conveyors
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines
• Coordinate installation activities with internal teams and external vendors
• Perform system simulations and analyze bottlenecks to improve throughput
• Track, analyze, and report launch metrics including: Cycle time adherence First-time quality Downtime Throughput performance
• Support pilot builds, equipment tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases

What This Job Offers

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