Engineering Manager: Lead Innovation in Automation

Procter & Gamble; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant Ownership

Continuous Mentorship & Training

Dynamic and Encouraging Environment

Competitive Package

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Boston Go & Tech Center is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead advanced engineering initiatives from day one. You will guide technical teams across intelligent controls, robotics, automation, and MPD to deliver innovative products and scalable processes.

You will tackle complex challenges, build long‑term capability, and drive digital solutions while upholding HS&E/Quality standards in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Environmental, Civil).
• Experience: 0-5 years of relevant work experience (internships, co‑ops, research experience, academic count!).
• Technical Curiosity & Acumen: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, develop comprehensive technical solutions, and interpret data to drive decisions. A strong technical curiosity and understanding to proactively develop new approaches to complex problems.
• Project Mindset: A strong desire and demonstrated capability to lead projects, manage timelines/budgets, and drive results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership potential and experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders (from operators to senior management).
• Agility & Drive: Ability to quickly embrace and adapt to changes in project scope, schedule and cost. Proactive, self‑driven, and eager to make a tangible impact.
• Mobility: Willingness to relocate throughout your career. At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise. Relocation support available to those who qualify.
• Travel: Ability to travel 10‑25% as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Intelligent Controls & Automation (ICA): Lead design, development, and implementation of complex control systems, robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and AI/ML solutions. Build digital landscapes for production equipment and lead data analytics for control system improvements.
• Mechanical Design & Development (APS): Lead all phases of mechanical process/equipment development and prototyping. Deliver disruptive solutions using modeling, analysis, and hands‑on prototyping, and identify emerging technologies.
• Manufacturing Process Development (MPD): Lead the translation of R&D innovations into scalable manufacturing processes. Drive packaging material validation, create technical specifications, optimize production lines, and manage supplier qualifications.
• Converting & Packing Engineering: Lead invention and refinement of material conversion and high‑speed packaging technologies, driving advanced mechanical design and process optimization.
• Instrumentation & Metrology: Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of precision instrumentation and metrology systems for quality control and performance optimization.
• Robotics Engineering: Lead conceptualization, development, and integration of cutting‑edge robotic solutions for manufacturing tasks.
• Environmental & Civil Engineering: Lead sustainable engineering solutions (waste, energy, water) and manage site infrastructure projects.
• Technical Leadership: Build long‑term technical capability, lead adoption of advanced digital solutions, and ensure HS&E/Quality standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Adaptability

Willingness to relocate

Travel willingness

Rockwell PLCs

Python

LabVIEW

Java

C#

3D CAD

CAE

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Python

LabVIEW

Java

C#

3D CAD

CAE

Job description

Procter & Gamble in Boston Go & Tech Center is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead advanced engineering initiatives from day one. You will guide technical teams across intelligent controls, robotics, automation, and MPD to deliver innovative products and scalable processes.

You will tackle complex challenges, build long‑term capability, and drive digital solutions while upholding HS&E/Quality standards in a fast paced manufacturing environment.