Director of Enterprise Automation Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO) seeks a Director of Automation Engineering to lead the Automation Program portfolio across JBPCO sites.

The role centers on building a high-performing team of engineers who can design, install, and launch automated equipment in complex, high-volume manufacturing environments. The director will partner with business units and Corporate functions to drive automation roadmaps, evaluate vendors, and ensure successful production rollouts while improving safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Strong programming and controls capabilities with automation experience.
• Proven track record delivering automation projects across multiple facilities.
• Ability to communicate and build rapport at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Automation Program Leads and Engineers across JBPCO sites.
• Collaborate with BUs and Corporate to design, build, install and launch new equipment.
• Develop and execute an automation roadmap and concepts with BUs.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes for economies of scale.
• Evaluate and qualify external automation vendors.
• Lead vendor evaluations from RFP to system ramp and acceptance testing.
• Prepare concept layouts and documentation; lead complex system tests.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation programming

Manufacturing integration

Cross-functional communication

High-volume manufacturing

DOE / DFM / GD&T

Software development basics

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

J.B. Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO) seeks a Director of Automation Engineering to lead the Automation Program portfolio across JBPCO sites.

The role centers on building a high-performing team of engineers who can design, install, and launch automated equipment in complex, high-volume manufacturing environments. The director will partner with business units and Corporate functions to drive automation roadmaps, evaluate vendors, and ensure successful production rollouts while improving safety, quality,