Director of Manufacturing Automation
Nvent
Lead global manufacturing automation strategy, design, and implementation.
22 days ago ago
$172,900 - $256,880
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
St Louis Park, MN
Onsite
Company Size
12,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
automation integration
robotics
data analytics
plc programming
kpi tracking
process optimization
- Innovation & Evaluation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact. Propose implementation approaches considering cost-efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Technology Leadership & Integration: Identify and implement modern automation solutions including robotics, AI, IoT, and human-machine interfaces. Lead feasibility studies, business case development, and project execution tracking.
- Data & Insights: Drive data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and real-time monitoring. Uncover and implement process improvements to elevate efficiency and minimize inefficiencies.
- Project Execution: Lead multi-functional teams in the execution of automation projects from concept through commissioning. Lead capital budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships for automation initiatives.
- Risk & Maturity Management: Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with automation deployment. Support assessments of operational technology risks and automation maturity levels.
- Team Leadership: Develop and lead a team of automation engineers, controls specialists, and technicians. Provide mentorship, training, and development to build internal automation capabilities.
- Strategic Planning & Road Mapping: Develop and implement a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with enterprise goals. Collaborate to assess current capabilities and define future-state automation roadmaps.
- Process Optimization: Find opportunities for automation in existing processes to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and lower costs. Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
- Automation Systems Management: Lead the design, programming, and implementation of automation systems incorporating PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and visual solutions. Secure seamless blending of automation with ERP, MES, and quality systems.
- Performance Measurement: Define and track KPIs to measure the impact of automation initiatives on efficiency, quality, and cost. Continuously refine strategies based on performance insights.
What you bring
engineering degree
leadership
industry 4.0
robotics
lean sixsigma
project management
- Innovative & adaptable
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master’s preferred in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design).
- Proven success leading global teams and large-scale automation initiatives.
- 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing automation and transformation.
- Deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation systems, data analytics, and lean manufacturing.
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
- Ability to travel approximately 25%, domestically and internationally.
- Expertise in robotics, mechatronics, AI, IoT, and vision systems.
- Strong analytical, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Respectful and team oriented
- Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
- Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
- A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1894
Historical Milestone
Rooted in over a century of legacy, tracing back to early pioneers like ILSCO (1894) and ERICO (1903).
$3B Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Reporting over $3 billion in annual revenue, driving global expansion and strategic growth.
Over 100 Years Experience
Industry Leadership
Consolidating expertise in enclosures, thermal-management, and electrical-fastening systems.
450+ Patents
Innovative Portfolio
Collective patents held by brands including Cadweld, Caddy, Hoffman, ERICO, and Schroff.
- Spun off from Pentair in 2018, rapidly carving out a global identity under the nVent umbrella.
- Signature projects include modular data-center cooling systems, AI-ready liquid cooling units, and secure railway infrastructure enclosures.
- Thrives in high-growth sectors like data centers, industrial automation, power utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, buildings, and telecom.
- Integrity: We do the right thing.
- Customer Focus: We listen, anticipate, and act to meet the needs of our customers.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and encourage new ideas to drive solutions.
- Excellence: We pursue the highest standards of quality and performance.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve more.
- Accountability: We take ownership and deliver results.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
30% Reduction by 2030
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Plans to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030.
10% Water Reduction by 2025
Water Consumption Goal
Targeting a 10% reduction in water usage globally.
100% Renewable Energy by 2025
Energy Transition Commitment
Committed to sourcing all energy from renewable sources in the near future.
- Energy efficiency is a focus across global manufacturing and distribution facilities.
23% women
Global Workforce Composition
The percentage of women in the workforce globally.
5% increase
Female Leadership Goal
Target to increase female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
- Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and respected.
- Developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
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