Head of Advanced Tooling & Automation

CSP; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical

Dental insurance

Vision care

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

CSP in Auburn, AL seeks a Director of Advanced Tooling for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. This role leads standards, tooling design, and automation development across multiple sites, with accountability for ROI, program governance, and Capital Expenditure management.

The position focuses on cutting-edge tooling, Industry 4.0 adoption, and scalable manufacturing solutions, guiding teams toward reliable, on-time program launches with stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in tooling design, advanced manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering; 5+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise-wide standards for tooling and automation governance across sites.
• Oversee RFQ, cost breakdowns, and standardization of tooling quotes and equipment.
• Lead design, development, and validation of advanced tooling for composites and automation systems.
• Develop and implement Industry 4.0 tools, automation, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with controls standards, cybersecurity, and documentation across projects.
• Manage budgets, track spend, and report program readiness and risks to leadership.

Skills

Tooling design

Automation integration

Robotics

Controls architecture

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

CSP in Auburn, AL seeks a Director of Advanced Tooling for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. This role leads standards, tooling design, and automation development across multiple sites, with accountability for ROI, program governance, and Capital Expenditure management.

The position focuses on cutting-edge tooling, Industry 4.0 adoption, and scalable manufacturing solutions, guiding teams toward reliable, on-time program launches with stakeholder alignment.