Director of Manufacturing Automation

Overview

Lead global automation strategy, design, and implementation for manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• plc programming
• robotics integration
• erp integration
• data analytics
• process optimization
• project execution

Tasks

-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. -Team Leadership: Develop and lead a team of automation engineers, controls specialists, and technicians. Provide mentorship, training, and development to build internal automation capabilities. -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. -Innovation & Evaluation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact. Propose implementation approaches considering cost-efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals. -Risk & Maturity Management: Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with automation deployment. Support assessments of operational technology risks and automation maturity levels. -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. -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. -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. -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.

Requirements

• robotics
• ai
• industry 4.0
• six sigma
• project management
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-Respectful and team oriented -10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing automation and transformation. -Innovative & adaptable -Strong analytical, project management, and interpersonal skills. -Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred. -Proven success leading global teams and large-scale automation initiatives. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master’s preferred in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design). -Deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation systems, data analytics, and lean manufacturing. -Ability to travel approximately 25%, domestically and internationally. -Expertise in robotics, mechatronics, AI, IoT, and vision systems.

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Benefits

-Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money -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 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 -Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. -A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

About Nvent

-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.

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