Distillery Automation Leader — Client-Focused Engineer

Exceleng; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Growth & Development

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision

Resumo da vaga

Excel Engineering seeks a Lead Automation Engineer for the distillery market, serving as the primary engineering and client relationship leader. This seller-doer role develops trusted client partnerships, identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing operations, and collaborates with its multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative automation solutions.

The successful candidate will guide discovery, scope projects, and drive recommendations across process, mechanical, electrical, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in manufacturing or process industries.
• Experience in distilled spirits, beverage manufacturing, brewing, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, or other batch manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of distillery operations and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with manufacturing leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and client relationships.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with distillery operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and executive leadership teams.
• Understand client business objectives, operational challenges, and capital investment strategies.
• Identify and develop opportunities to improve safety, quality, production capacity, reliability, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead client discovery meetings, facility assessments, project scoping, and proposal development.
• Support strategic account growth and represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and trade organizations.
• Serve as a technical advisor for distillery modernization, automation, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Help clients develop manufacturing, automation, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Recommend practical engineering solutions that align with operational goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions across process, mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.
• Provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through execution.
• Coordinate internal resources and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Maintain strong client communication and ensure successful project outcomes.

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Descrição da vaga

Excel Engineering seeks a Lead Automation Engineer for the distillery market, serving as the primary engineering and client relationship leader. This seller-doer role develops trusted client partnerships, identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing operations, and collaborates with its multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative automation solutions.

The successful candidate will guide discovery, scope projects, and drive recommendations across process, mechanical, electrical, and