Job Title: Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Job Code: 35344

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Advanced Operations Technology (AOT) organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager with extensive knowledge of manufacturing automation and controls to oversee a section of the AOT portfolio. This role will be responsible for the lifecycle of the automated system which includes capturing opportunities, drafting requirements, design, development, implementation and sustainment of the equipment.

The selected candidate will lead a team of automation engineers and will work closely with automation integrators and suppliers to build innovative automation solutions for our solid rocket motor manufacturing processes. These solutions will focus on improving manufacturing capabilities, effectiveness and employee safety. The role reports to the director of Advanced Operations Technology.

The AOT organization works with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities in the manufacturing process, and craft solutions which align with the organization’s vision for manufacturing modernization. This requires motivated, self-starting individuals with a passion for technical creativity and the ability to work with others to achieve results. Furthermore, Automation Engineers will lead the automation solutions through project management activities, developing requirements, working with key suppliers, testing the automation, and transitioning the solution to production.

Essential Functions:

Lead and oversee a team of automation engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality, maintenance, IT, OT, safety and Integrated product team leads to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
Collaborate closely with Advanced Operations Technology Chief Engineer on every automation initiative.
Manage projects from concept to completion, including resource allocation, timeline management, and budget adherence.
Analyze production Process and Workstreams to identify opportunities for manufacturing modernization and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Drive the standardization of automated systems solutions across sites.
Develop and implement automation strategies and solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Ensure that all automation processes comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Continuously assess and implement improvements in automation technologies and methodologies.
Evaluate and select external vendors and partners for automation-related projects and products.
Up to 25% business travel required.
Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Engineering experience.
2+ years prior direct people leadership/management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Strong knowledge of automation systems design/sustainment involving robotic cells, custom automation solutions, vision systems, motion control or testing solutions.
Experience developing statements or work and functional requirements specification documents.
Experience in integration of automation systems with business and manufacturing systems.
Experience managing automation solutions team.
Experience in project management.
Experience managing automation integrators.
Experience programming Fanuc robotics systems and simulations.
Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs.

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