Manager, Factory Automation

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. Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians designing, building, and deploying high-rate automated manufacturing systems for aerospace components .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,567 - $226,193 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading automation engineering teams to design, build, and deploy high-rate automated manufacturing systems, while effectively managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Proficient in driving automation-friendly design practices and ensuring alignment with organizational stakeholders.

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Team LeadershipAutomated Manufacturing Systems DesignProject ManagementIndustrial Automation ApplicationsPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Automated Manufacturing SystemsDesign for Automated ManufacturingProject SchedulingRisk MitigationCost EstimationSCADA SystemsIIoT ConceptsFactory Layout OptimizationCapital Project Lifecycle ManagementHands-On Technical Experience

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

MESERPMRPPLMSource Management ToolsConfiguration Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationFormal Project Management Training

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ComponentsAutomation EngineeringMachine Tool BuilderAutomation Systems IntegratorCapital Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians designing, building, and deploying high-rate automated manufacturing systems for aerospace components
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing automation engineering and technician team
Partner with organizational stakeholders to drive alignment, resolve impediments, and streamline automation development and deployment
Manage resource allocation, project schedules, and cross-functional dependencies
Deliver automation projects on scope, schedule, and budget
Maintain visibility into project requirements, capabilities, schedule, cost, and health
Monitor team and project performance and develop proactive risk mitigation plans
Communicate project status, risks, and escalations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Translate team-level execution health into program-level reporting
Champion Design for Automated Manufacturing principles across product design and engineering teams
Drive automation-friendly design practices that reduce system complexity and enable scalable production
Define and manage automation system deliverables from initial requirements through acceptance
Own what the team builds, project cost, and delivery timing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems
Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems
Experience with an automation systems integrator, machine tool builder, in-house automation team, or similar
Demonstrated experience delivering automated manufacturing systems into production
Hands-on involvement in design, build, installation, or commissioning phases
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Experience with industrial automation applications including welding, machining, drilling, surface finishing, forming, material handling, NDT, metrology, and machine vision
Experience with MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and source and configuration management tools and practices
Familiarity with line balancing, takt time, and factory layout optimization
Experience with SCADA and IIoT systems and concepts
Experience developing capital project cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work
Experience with AOP planning, should-cost modeling, vendor quote analysis, and capital project lifecycle management
Experience building or scaling an automation team
PMP certification, formal project management training, or equivalent program management experience in a capital equipment or automation environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level
Potential eligibility to share in company results