Automation & Controls Engineering Supervisor
Core
Senior technical and people leader guiding teams and strategic initiatives for Vehicle Operations and Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering to design, validate, deploy, and improve automation and controls solutions across a global manufacturing footprint.
Role type
Senior IC automation & controls engineering supervisor (manufacturing)
Builds
Automation and controls solutions for Powertrain and Final Assembly programs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team coaching and development, manufacturing execution, operational reliability, technical readiness, risk resolution, supplier performance management, error proofing, data integration, connected manufacturing, advanced automation, standards development, launch readiness
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive accountable controls delivery of Powertrain and Final Assembly programs ensuring disciplined execution across scope, timing, cost, quality, supplier performance, risk resolution, manufacturing readiness, and launch. Set direction for strategic controls engineering priorities that improve manufacturing execution, operational reliability, and technical readiness. Partner with manufacturing leaders to uncover systemic opportunities, resolve complex issues, and deliver practical, scalable solutions. Champion advanced automation, error proofing, data integration, connected manufacturing, and supplier capability development. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team while building durable knowledge systems, standards, and lessons learned.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
