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Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Middleville, MI 49333

Posted: 09/10/2024 Job Type: Permanent/Direct Hire Industry: Engineering Job Number: 25596 Pay Rate: $ 125000.00 - $ 150000.00

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to join their dynamic team. This position plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring manufacturing effectiveness, and supporting new product integration. As a key technical leader, you will oversee the Advanced Manufacturing and Operations Engineering teams and guide the acquisition and deployment of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for automation, quality improvement, and leadership in a fast-paced environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and deploying manufacturing equipment, automated work cells, and assembly lines.
  • Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) to assess product requirements and ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes.
  • Drive initiatives related to new product launches, manufacturing process improvements, and automation technologies.
  • Oversee future state automation projects to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve overall process efficiency.
  • Contribute to future plant layout planning and capacity management.
  • Evaluate and determine the capital equipment needs for new projects, ensuring proper project process flows.
  • Manage annual capital budgeting and secure funding for future projects.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and deadlines are met.
  • Create and implement processes for equipment acquisition, validation, factory acceptance testing, and process repeatability.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of engineering management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • 7-10 years if project management experience in custom automation equipment deployment, from concept to completion.
  • Experience in capital equipment budgeting and project funding.
  • Experience automating manual manufacturing processes to reduce labor, improve quality, and increase throughput.
  • Strong technical knowledge in areas such as welding (manual and robotic), assembly, material handling automation, and sheet metal processing.
  • Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic operating systems.
  • Expertise in software tools like Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and AutoCAD
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Titles Encouraged to Apply:
  • Automation Engineering Manager
  • Industrial Engineering Manager
  • Plant Engineering Manager
  • Manufacturing Engineering Manager
  • Director of Manufacturing Engineering
  • Advanced Process Engineering Manager
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team and make a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing technology. Apply today to bring your expertise to the next level!
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