Director of Manufacturing Engineering – Sanford Advanced Manufacturing
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and execution for a new advanced manufacturing campus, transforming traditional processes into a digital, automated, and connected operating model.
Role type
Director of Manufacturing Engineering (Facility Startup & Transformation)
Builds
New advanced manufacturing facility for compact track loaders and telehandlers with automation, robotics, and digital production systems
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Advanced Manufacturing / Smart Factory
Required skills
Strategic manufacturing planning, Smart manufacturing implementation, Process redesign for velocity, Equipment design and qualification, Cross-functional leadership, Manufacturing readiness planning, Technical risk management, Capital planning
Preferred skills
Robotics and industrial automation expertise, Digital work instructions and MES experience, Data-driven continuous improvement, Organizational change leadership (via careerplan.io/jobs/R0000397834-1-director-of-manufacturing-engineering-sanford-advanced-manufacturing-at-cat)
Technologies
Robotics, Industrial automation, Manufacturing execution systems (MES), Smart factory platforms, Machine connectivity, Digital work instructions, Automated inspection, Advanced material flow solutions
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing engineering from facility development through go-live and stable operations; Deploy smart manufacturing capabilities and digital standards; Redesign processes to reduce build times using automation and data; Direct equipment design reviews, installation, and process qualification; Establish manufacturing engineering strategy including plant layout and technical standards; Build and develop the manufacturing engineering organization; Partner with operations, IT, supply chain, and external partners; Define standard work, process controls, and performance measures; Translate demand forecasts into capacity and capital requirements; Resolve complex technical manufacturing problems.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution