Smart Manufacturing Transformation Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Smart Manufacturing Transformation Engineer to lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing operations and help shape the future of our smart factory strategy. In this highly visible role, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Information Systems teams to modernize manufacturing environments through automation, industrial data solutions, connected technologies, and process optimization. You will play a key role in defining and implementing scalable Industry 4.0 solutions across multiple manufacturing sites while establishing standards that support growth, operational excellence, and future acquisitions. If you're passionate about manufacturing technology, automation, and driving measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial engineering, operational technology, or smart manufacturing environments.
- Experience with industrial controls platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting or implementing SCADA, HMI, MES, CMMS, IIoT, or industrial analytics solutions.
- Understanding of industrial networking, system integration, and OT cybersecurity principles.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across operations and technology teams.
- Ability to travel 25–50%
Nice To Haves
- Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.
- Experience with material handling automation, conveyors, AGVs, AMRs, or warehouse automation technologies.
- Experience developing enterprise standards, governance models, and deployment playbooks.
- Experience supporting facility integrations, acquisitions, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead Smart Factory Transformation: Assess manufacturing sites to identify automation, digitalization, and operational technology opportunities.
- Develop and execute a multi-year smart manufacturing roadmap aligned to business objectives.
- Drive the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Build Enterprise Standards: Define scalable standards for automation, industrial connectivity, data architecture, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Establish best practices for controls, industrial networks, system integration, and OT cybersecurity.
- Create repeatable deployment models that can be leveraged across multiple facilities.
- Deliver High-Impact Solutions: Lead implementation of automation and digital manufacturing initiatives from concept through deployment.
- Partner with plant teams, IT/OT resources, and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions.
- Support technologies such as PLCs, SCADA/HMI, MES, CMMS, IIoT platforms, industrial analytics, and material handling automation.
- Enable Data-Driven Operations: Improve manufacturing visibility through connected data and performance dashboards.
- Support predictive maintenance, asset reliability, and operational analytics initiatives.
- Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement and business performance.
- Support Enterprise Growth: Assist with the integration of new manufacturing facilities and acquisitions.
- Conduct automation and digital maturity assessments during due diligence and onboarding activities.
- Develop integration playbooks and deployment standards that accelerate adoption and reduce implementation risk.
Benefits
- Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
- Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
- Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
