Industrialization Team Lead

Rockwell Automation; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, 14

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an Industrialization Engineering Manager to lead a team of Industrialization Engineers and drive NPI and CI initiatives that improve productivity, cost, quality, and automation. You will coordinate with Design Engineering, ISC Integration Managers, and cross-functional partners to ensure successful product introductions and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes resource management, engineering development, and delivering strategic manufacturing projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Industrialization Engineers, providing coaching and career development.
• Steer key NPI and CI projects in an agile environment.
• Partner with Design Engineering and ISC Integration Managers to support upfront NPI and product introductions.
• Oversee DFA, cost analysis, automation analysis, and manufacturing cost estimates for new and existing lines.

Skills

People management

NPI leadership

DFA

Cost analysis

CI/Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description As an Industrialization Engineering Manager, you will lead both project execution and team development, driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that support operational excellence across manufacturing. You will oversee a team of Industrialization Engineers, partnering with Design Engineering, ISC Integration Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to introduce new products, optimize manufacturing processes, and improve productivity, cost, quality, and automation. You will report to the hiring manager within Operations and play a key role in resource management, engineering development, and successful delivery of strategic manufacturing projects.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 5-12 Industrialization Engineers, providing coaching, development, performance management, and career growth support.
• Manage key NPI and Continuous Improvement projects, ensuring deliverables in an agile environment.
• Partner with Design Engineering and ISC Integration Managers to support the upfront NPI process and successful introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Oversee Design for Assembly (DFA), product cost analysis, automation analysis, manufacturing cost estimates, time standards, and implementation into new or existing production lines.
• Drive organizational goals and KPIs that measure and improve operational effectiveness, while ensuring effective resource utilization and alignment to employee development objectives.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of management experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing engineering, industrialization, NPI, or operations engineering teams.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Design for Assembly (DFA), manufacturing process development, automation analysis, and product cost analysis.
• Experience managing engineering resources across projects and priorities.
• Experience driving Continuous Improvement initiatives and organizational KPI performance.
• Experience implementing products into new or existing manufacturing production lines.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost estimation, labor standards, and process optimization.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description,

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!