Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Automation & Ops

Visionworks of America; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 81,447 - 108,596; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America in Schertz, Texas is seeking a key team leader for the Lens Rx Operations Team. This role entails managing a team of manufacturing and product engineers, overseeing capital improvement projects, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years of management and automation experience. Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years management experience including hiring and training.
• Experience with automation, controls, or PLC programming for at least 3 years.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing or product engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assess current manufacturing capabilities to increase equipment capacity.
• Manage lab capital expenditure budgets and asset protection.
• Negotiate with vendors for equipment specifications and pricing.
• Utilize data for operations process modifications.
• Measure lab network results for quality improvements.

Skills

Management experience

Automation controls

Process engineering

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Visionworks of America in Schertz, Texas is seeking a key team leader for the Lens Rx Operations Team. This role entails managing a team of manufacturing and product engineers, overseeing capital improvement projects, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years of management and automation experience. Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed in this position.