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Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Manager

Decatur, Illinois, USFull-time$128k–$193k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead manufacturing engineering capability across assembly, fabrication, and machining to align automated systems and processes with product objectives.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Manager

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, assembly lines, and machining infrastructure for heavy equipment

Domain

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Equipment, Problem Solving & Decision Making

Preferred skills

New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness, Cost estimating, Systems planning, Plant layout, Work standards, Capacity planning

Technologies

Welding systems, Painting systems, Assembly automation, Material handling equipment, Gaging/checking equipment

Responsibilities

Design and deploy automation systems, Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, Lead hiring and development of engineering teams, Direct manufacturing engineering scope across assembly and processing, Manage development of operating methods and infrastructure, Drive adoption of lean manufacturing principles, Lead capacity planning activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities