Director - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Acuity

. Lead and develop the AME NPI Automation team, including planning, organization, leadership, coordination, and project completion .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Automation Design and Deployment, with a strong focus on process improvement, project management, and team leadership. Capable of integrating engineering principles and Lean methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.

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Automation Design And DeploymentProject ManagementLean PrinciplesEngineering PracticesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisProduct Design MethodsStatistical CapabilityProcess ImprovementKPI Metrics ReportingTroubleshootingCAD SystemsMechatronic SolutionsManufacturing EfficiencyScientific Methods

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionCoaching

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing IndustryNPI AutomationKaizenLean Cell DesignEngineering Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the AME NPI Automation team, including planning, organization, leadership, coordination, and project completion
Devise strategies for enterprise-wide growth of NPI automation programs
Identify and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs
Coordinate timely resolution of manufacturing automation problems and automation for new process launches
Launch processes at high statistical capability
Follow up on permanent corrective action plans addressing quality, production, equipment, tooling, customer, and production-control issues
Research industry trends and emerging technology through trade shows, publications, and vendor collaboration
Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors regarding operational activity and strategic goals
Plan and direct engineering activities for new equipment, mechatronic solutions, and business solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality
Resolve engineering and escalated issues and coordinate with other departments
Develop and implement departmental policies, standards, and procedures
Monitor project schedules and budgets and recommend resource allocations
Review machine capacity models and recommend solutions for capacity shortfalls
Report departmental KPI metrics monthly
Lead and participate in AYI BSF (Kaizen) events to improve ABL processes
Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive team environment
Coach and guide AME team members and managers in solving complex problems
Interview, hire, train, appraise, reward, and discipline employees
Lead managers and professional staff, manage multiple related teams, develop departmental plans, balance workload, and deliver products within approved timelines and budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering and/or Engineering Technology or equivalent field
10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry with a major focus on Automation Design and Deployment
10+ years management experience preferred, with technical leadership skills for problem solving and conflict resolution and organization alignment on all things “Automation”
Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles and scientific methods of problem solving around Automation
Demonstrated ability with cost analysis, product design methods, interpersonal skills, and integrating these skills into productive, cost-effective results
Excellent program and project management skills, sense of urgency, strong document management, and ability to influence the greater organization
Excellent analytical skills, including analyzing, troubleshooting, processing, changing, and improving design and equipment
Experience and knowledge of Lean Principles, Lean Cell Design, and Kaizen, with demonstrated continuous improvement ability
Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills
Ability to communicate ideas and recommendations clearly to non-engineer team members
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful conditions
Competence with CAD systems
Ability to travel 21–40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work flexibility
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans