Senior Physical Automation & Robotics Leader

First Quality; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Physical Automations Leader for our First Quality Products Company located in McElhattan, PA or Macon, GA. This role designs, implements, and optimizes automation solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality across the division.

The ideal candidate will lead the strategic roadmap for physical automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Automation Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in automation engineering, robotics integration, or industrial controls within high-speed manufacturing.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing physical automation solutions.
• Experience with Manufacturing 4.0 concepts, including IoT integration and smart manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, OSHA, FDA desirable; PLC, robotics control, and machine vision expertise.

Responsibilities

• Establish automation goals, objectives, and overall strategy for the division.
• Lead design, selection, and deployment of automation systems including robotics, conveyors, AGVs, and machine vision.
• Assess manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and safety to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage automation roadmaps, budgets, and timelines.
• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of automation equipment into lines.

Skills

Automation engineering

Robotics integration

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Machine vision

Industrial controls

Job description

First Quality is seeking a Physical Automations Leader for our First Quality Products Company located in McElhattan, PA or Macon, GA. This role designs, implements, and optimizes automation solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality across the division.

The ideal candidate will lead the strategic roadmap for physical automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational excellence standards.