Automation Program Manager-Entry Level

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Safety training and tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an Automation Program Manager to drive automation projects across the Warren facility. The role focuses on implementing equipment, coordinating with maintenance, and delivering on-time program milestones that improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include supplier quotations, equipment installation, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost-effective solutions. The candidate should have mechanical or electrical engineering background and automotive industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years’ related automotive/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, responsibility and leadership.
• Strong cost control and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate automation program activities with maintenance and plant staff.
• Lead equipment installation and commissioning at the plant.
• Maintain project schedules with timing requirements from suppliers.
• Define project objectives with management and evaluate design and setup.
• Prepare cost estimates to determine project specifications.
• Develop and implement training for new equipment and automation cells.
• Identify equipment sources and establish evaluation criteria with cross-functional input.
• Conduct capability tests and time studies to confirm product performance.
• Carry out continuous improvement studies through automation and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure equipment meets mechanical and electrical standards and procurement needs.

Skills

Automation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Equipment installation

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

University degree/College diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

MS Word

Email

Job description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Automation Program Manager’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Job Duties

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;
• Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements;
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates;
• Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;
• Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team;
• Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies;
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance;
• Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings;
• Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Requirements

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingAble to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.