Senior Automation Project (Process) Engineer – 5668

Tier4 Group; Mount Juliet (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tier4 Group in Mount Juliet, TN seeks a Senior Automation Project/Process Engineer to lead a $30M automation expansion and oversee the launch of four new production lines. You will manage automation equipment, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive major capital projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers high visibility, direct interaction with senior leadership, and the chance to shape future automation initiatives across operations, quality, and engineering at Tier4 Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; multiple engineering fields eligible.
• 3+ years engineering experience in automated manufacturing, distribution centers, warehousing, logistics.
• Experience leading projects, equipment installations, system upgrades, launches, or capital improvements.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Lead automation & capital projects from planning through implementation and stabilization.
• Coordinate installation, startup, testing, validation, and optimization of new automation systems.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and vendors.
• Identify risks and drive projects to completion with leadership updates.

Connaissances

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-priority management

Lean manufacturing

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Or related Engineering discipline

Outils

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Jira

Monday.com

Similar project tracking systems

Description du poste

Senior Automation Project (Process) Engineer 5668

Lead a $30M Automation Expansion | Mount Juliet, TN

Tier4 Group is hiring a Senior Automation Project/Process Engineer to lead large-scale automation initiatives within a highly automated, technology-driven operation. This role combines automation engineering, project leadership, equipment launches, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys bringing new equipment and automation systems online, coordinating complex projects, leading stakeholders, and driving operational improvements.

If you're looking for a role with significant visibility, exposure to cutting-edge automation, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing operation, we'd like to hear from you.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Over the next 12-24 months, you will play a key role in:

• Supporting a $30M automation expansion
• Launching four new automated production lines
• Implementing 72+ pieces of new equipment
• Driving major capital and operational improvement projects
• Collaborating with automation, engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams
• Supporting future automated material handling and warehouse automation initiatives

This is a highly visible position where you'll work directly with senior leadership while helping execute some of the largest automation projects within the organization.

What You'll Do

Lead Automation & Capital Projects

• Manage automation equipment launches from planning through implementation and stabilization
• Coordinate installation, startup, testing, validation, and optimization of new automation systems
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines, deliverables, and milestones are achieved
• Work closely with engineering teams, vendors, operations, maintenance, and quality teams
• Assist with future automation and material handling initiatives, including large-scale equipment deployments

Drive Project Execution

• Create and maintain project schedules, action plans, and status reports
• Lead recurring project meetings and ensure accountability across stakeholders
• Coordinate resources, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
• Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and drive projects to completion
• Present project updates and progress reports to management and leadership teams

Support Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, equipment utilization, and workflow
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve process consistency through documentation and standardized work practices
• Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Support equipment launches, startup activities, and production ramp-up efforts
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues during project implementation
• Work cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and improve system performance

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external vendors
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Lead project discussions involving multiple departments and leadership teams
• Help align business goals with engineering initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Or a related Engineering discipline
• 3+ years of engineering experience in one or more of the following environments:
  • Automated manufacturing
  • Distribution centers
  • Warehousing and fulfillment operations
  • Logistics operations
  • Material handling environments
• Experience supporting automated equipment and systems
• Experience leading projects, equipment installations, system upgrades, launches, or capital improvements
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Experience with:
  • Conveyors
  • Sortation systems
  • Automated material handling equipment
  • Robotics
  • Vision systems
  • Warehouse automation technologies
  • ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience using project management tools such as:
  • Smartsheet
  • Microsoft Project
  • Jira
  • Monday.com
  • Similar project tracking systems
• Experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or automation environments