Director of AME

Air Distribution Limited; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Air Distribution Limited seeks a senior leader to drive AME and NPI across its PBU, delivering operational excellence, capacity optimization, and EBITDA growth. You will build and lead a high-performing, global team, align resources to top initiatives, and apply lean principles to standardize processes while ensuring on-time launches and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The role demands 10+ years in manufacturing/engineering, multi-site leadership, and ~70% travel to drive performance

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations is required or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and/or engineering.
• Proven leadership in multi-site, global environments.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and strategic execution skills.
• Ability to travel ~70% to support this role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and New Product Introduction (NPI) across the Air Distribution PBU.
• Drive operational excellence, capacity optimization, and bottom-line performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing, agile team focused on improving manufacturing performance.
• Align team structure and skills to meet objectives and KPI/EBITDA targets.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and commercial leaders to exceed customer expectations.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations

MBA (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Description

What You Will Do

Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and New Product Introduction (NPI) across the Air Distribution PBU, driving operational excellence, capacity optimization, and bottom-line performance in a PE-driven environment.

You will build and lead a high-performing, agile team focused on improving manufacturing performance across priority sites. This role is accountable for:

• End-to-end AME and NPI execution, including manufacturing cost savings and standard cost implementation
• Optimizing capacity utilization, productivity, and technology standardization
• Ensuring successful and timely new product launches aligned to KPIs and APQP standards
• Building an inclusive, high-performing culture with a strong and diverse leadership pipeline

How You Will Do It

• Develop and execute 3–5 year strategies to improve capability, capacity, and operational performance
• Lead capacity planning, line design, and process optimization
• Align team structure and skills to meet business objectives and KPI/EBITDA targets
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and commercial leaders to exceed customer expectations
• Slot resources against the top X Matrix initiatives for ADS and ACS, prioritize resources to deliver them expeditiously on target and on budget
• Apply lean principles, TPS, and Danaher Business Model to standardize processes
• Drive manufacturing efficiency (Productivity, TPM) and digital/automation initiatives
• Partner with engineering and commercial teams to deliver successful NPI execution
• Ensure adherence to launch KPIs and manufacturing operating structure SQDCM
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performance, globally distributed team
• Foster an inclusive culture with strong engagement and organizational health
• Mentor leaders and strengthen the talent pipeline
• Drive capital equipment specification, installation, and ramp-to-rate execution
• Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes using data and advanced techniques
• Deploy resources to critical sites to accelerate performance improvements
• Drive improvements for paint systems including TPM and automation functions

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and/or engineering
• Proven leadership in multi-site, global environments
• Strong experience in the lean suite of tools – understanding and hands on experience using them to get results
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning from limited production schedules to BOM’s and routings, time studies and capacity studies
• Strong track record building and transforming AME/NPI organizations
• Ability to lead in a matrix environment and influence at all levels
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication and strategic execution skills
• Ability to travel ~70%

Preferred

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree

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