Lead Controller Hardware Industrialization Engineer

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Industrialization Lead to shape the production readiness of Controller Hardware and Mechatronic Systems in Milford, MO. You will own end-to-end industrialization, from design through launch, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, quality-focused manufacturing.

You will drive readiness reviews, implement automation roadmaps, and champion Smart Factory initiatives leveraging OAMI, with a strong emphasis on cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years in engineering, manufacturing, industrialization, or related disciplines.
• Experience with automotive electronics, mechatronics, controllers, or high-voltage hardware.
• Experience leading APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing suppliers and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of SMT manufacturing, assembly, testing, and automation.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing industrialization strategy for Controller Hardware and Mechatronic Systems from sourcing to launch.
• Lead end-to-end industrialization activities including design, process development, and capacity planning.
• Drive supplier readiness assessments and launch milestone execution.
• Establish manufacturing strategies to support current and future programs.
• Ensure processes meet quality, throughput, cost, safety, and delivery targets.
• Assess supplier capabilities and mitigate risks to program success.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews across the product lifecycle.
• Develop supplier automation roadmaps aligned to Industry 4.0/5.0.
• Drive Smart Factory technologies and supplier assessments using OAMI.

Skills

Manufacturing Industrialization

Supplier Quality

Leadership

APQP PFMEA

Smart Factory

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

OAMI

SMT Manufacturing

Electronics Testing

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Industrialization Lead to shape the production readiness of Controller Hardware and Mechatronic Systems in Milford, MO. You will own end-to-end industrialization, from design through launch, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, quality-focused manufacturing.

You will drive readiness reviews, implement automation roadmaps, and champion Smart Factory initiatives leveraging OAMI, with a strong emphasis on cost control