Automation Program Lead — Smart Factory ROI

Humcap, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship

Job summary

Humcap, Inc. seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Automation Leader to own end-to-end automation programs. You will set roadmaps, drive business-case driven initiatives, and manage multiple projects across the site to deliver measurable ROI.

Lead cross-functional teams, evaluate automation tech, and advance Industry 4.0 concepts such as MES, robotics, and IoT while ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical, Industrial, Automation, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing automation, industrial engineering, or operations improvement.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional programs or projects.
• Hands-on experience implementing automation in electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCBA, SMT, or assembly operations.
• Working knowledge of robotics, PLCs, machine vision, automated inspection, conveyors, and AGVs/AMRs.
• Track record managing project schedules, budgets, vendors, and capital investments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts with stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the roadmap and drive the client's automation roadmap end to end aligned to business goals.
• Own programs from business case through deployment and production support.
• Run multiple projects simultaneously, on time and on budget.
• Identify opportunities across manufacturing, material handling, testing, and packaging.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to land initiatives.
• Evaluate and select automation equipment, vendors, and system integrators.
• Lead smart factory initiatives covering data analytics, MES integration, robotics, and IoT.
• Track KPIs, ROI, productivity gains, and cost savings; report results to leadership.
• Lead risk assessments, change management, and resource planning.
• Support capital expenditure planning and justification for automation spend.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Robotics & PLCs

Machine vision

Data analytics

Vendor management

Capital budgeting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Experience with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory concepts

Job description

Humcap, Inc. seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Automation Leader to own end-to-end automation programs. You will set roadmaps, drive business-case driven initiatives, and manage multiple projects across the site to deliver measurable ROI.

Lead cross-functional teams, evaluate automation tech, and advance Industry 4.0 concepts such as MES, robotics, and IoT while ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.