Smart Manufacturing Transformation Engineer

Watkins Wellness; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 103,700 - 163,020; Full time

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company seeks a Smart Manufacturing Transformation Engineer to lead digital transformation of manufacturing operations. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Information Systems to modernize environments through automation, data solutions, connected technologies, and process optimization.

You will define and implement scalable Industry 4.0 solutions, establish enterprise standards, and drive measurable business results across multiple sites, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in manufacturing automation or smart manufacturing environments.
• Experience with industrial controls platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting or implementing SCADA, HMI, MES, CMMS, IIoT, or industrial analytics solutions.
• Understanding of industrial networking, system integration, and OT cybersecurity principles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across operations and technology teams.
• Ability to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Smart Factory Transformation across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute a multi-year smart manufacturing roadmap.
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Define scalable automation and data standards; establish best practices for integration and OT cybersecurity.
• Deliver automation and digital manufacturing initiatives from concept to deployment.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Industrial engineering

Operational technology

Smart manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

SCADA/HMI

Job description

## Smart Manufacturing Transformation EngineerApplylocations: US - Tennessee - Jacksontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ53661At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.**Your Role at Delta Faucet**We are seeking a **Smart Manufacturing Transformation Engineer** to lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing operations and help shape the future of our smart factory strategy. In this highly visible role, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Information Systems teams to modernize manufacturing environments through automation, industrial data solutions, connected technologies, and process optimization. You will play a key role in defining and implementing scalable Industry 4.0 solutions across multiple manufacturing sites while establishing standards that support growth, operational excellence, and future acquisitions. If you're passionate about manufacturing technology, automation, and driving measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.**Responsibilities***Lead Smart Factory Transformation** Assess manufacturing sites to identify automation, digitalization, and operational technology opportunities.* Develop and execute a multi-year smart manufacturing roadmap aligned to business objectives.* Drive the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.*Build Enterprise Standards** Define scalable standards for automation, industrial connectivity, data architecture, and digital manufacturing systems.* Establish best practices for controls, industrial networks, system integration, and OT cybersecurity.* Create repeatable deployment models that can be leveraged across multiple facilities.*Deliver High-Impact Solutions** Lead implementation of automation and digital manufacturing initiatives from concept through deployment.* Partner with plant teams, IT/OT resources, and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions.* Support technologies such as PLCs, SCADA/HMI, MES, CMMS, IIoT platforms, industrial analytics, and material handling automation.*Enable Data-Driven Operations** Improve manufacturing visibility through connected data and performance dashboards.* Support predictive maintenance, asset reliability, and operational analytics initiatives.* Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement and business performance.*Support Enterprise Growth** Assist with the integration of new manufacturing facilities and acquisitions.* Conduct automation and digital maturity assessments during due diligence and onboarding activities.* Develop integration playbooks and deployment standards that accelerate adoption and reduce implementation risk.**This will be a hybrid role and will require the ability to travel 25–50%****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related field) or equivalent experience.* 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial engineering, operational technology, or smart manufacturing environments.* Experience with industrial controls platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar technologies.* Experience supporting or implementing SCADA, HMI, MES, CMMS, IIoT, or industrial analytics solutions.* Understanding of industrial networking, system integration, and OT cybersecurity principles.* Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across operations and technology teams.* **Ability to travel 25–50%****Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.* Experience with material handling automation, conveyors, AGVs, AMRs, or warehouse automation technologies.* Experience developing enterprise standards, governance models, and deployment playbooks.* Experience supporting facility integrations, acquisitions, or large-scale transformation initiatives.* Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.**Why Join Us?**At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:* **Culture:** Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.* **Wellbeing:** Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.* **Learning & Development:** LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.* **Social Impact:** Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.## Company: Delta Faucet Company### ### Full time### ### Hiring Range: $103,700.00 - $163,020.00 USD### ### Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.*Delta Faucet Company* *(the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and* *we* *strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position***.** *The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.*