Education:
• Ideal: Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, systems design, software implementation, or process engineering, including hands-on leadership of major replacement or transformation projects.
• At least 3 years in a technology leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in manufacturing software (MES, ERP, PLCs), automation, and systems integration.
• Experience in regulated, high-volume manufacturing environments (food, pharma, automotive, etc.)
• Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Advanced understanding of industrial engineering, process improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Prior leadership of projects involving IoT, robotics, cloud-based MES, or connected shop floor technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership abilities.
• Deep experience with AI and Automation processes and an AI-First mentality
• Deep technical experience that you can talk to and support in depth
Licenses or Certifications
• As a technical leader, you should have many.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members
• Ability to develop staff to meet organizational goals
• Anticipate changes in staff and plan for them
• Foster a positive work environment and strong team culture
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, IoT, and smart factory solutions.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive maintenance applications.
• Track record of building diverse, high-performing technical teams and driving organization-wide innovation.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing software (MES, ERP, SCADA), process automation, and digital transformation methodologies
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
