Director, Automation Engineering & Program Execution

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Automation Engineering - Program Execution to lead the automation project portfolio across JBPCO sites.

The role calls for building an internal team of engineers capable of delivering automation projects through production launches, leveraging internal capabilities or external vendors. You will work with BUs and Corporate functions to design, install, and launch new equipment, develop the automation roadmap, and drive improvements in safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Strong mechanical engineering skills with programming and controls capability.
• Experience with automation vendors and automation applications.
• Successful implementation of automation in a traditional manual manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate and build rapport with personnel at all levels in manufacturing.
• Experience in a high-volume, complex manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Data Analysis, DOE, GD&T, FMEA, DFM/DFA.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of Automation Program Leads and Engineers across JBPCO sites.
• Collaborate with BUs and Corporate to design, install and launch new equipment.
• Develop automation roadmap and concept developments with BUs.
• Drive standardization and cost improvements while ensuring safety and ergonomics.
• Lead vendor evaluation, RFQ, system build, testing and ramp to rate.
• Prepare concept layouts, drawings and design documents; lead complex system tests.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Automation programming

Controls capability

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication at all levels

High-volume manufacturing

Data analysis

Programming familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

Control systems knowledge

Job description

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Automation Engineering - Program Execution to lead the automation project portfolio across JBPCO sites.

The role calls for building an internal team of engineers capable of delivering automation projects through production launches, leveraging internal capabilities or external vendors. You will work with BUs and Corporate functions to design, install, and launch new equipment, develop the automation roadmap, and drive improvements in safety,