What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTOMATION ENGINEER MANAGER position at PFERD INC?
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Imagine being part of a company with over two centuries of groundbreaking history. At our core, we thrive on innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a global leader in manufacturing abrasives, brushes, and power tools for the metalworking industry, we don't just make products—we shape the future.
Your Role in Our Success
As our Automation Engineering Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of manufacturing engineering activities within the organization, with a particular focus on automation. This role involves conducting comprehensive studies to optimize workflow and spatial utilization, recommending and acquiring the appropriate equipment for production line expansion or modification, and ensuring that all projects and department goals are achieved within budget.
What you will do
- Plan and manage all manufacturing engineering activities, emphasizing automation to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Conduct operational studies to maximize workflow, spatial utilization, and overall process efficiency.
- Evaluate and recommend the acquisition of equipment to expand or modify production lines to meet the organization's objectives.
- Manage subordinate staff in their daily tasks, ensuring high performance and adherence to company standards.
- Oversee project and department milestones, ensuring they are met on time and within approved budgets.
- Exercise full authority for personnel actions, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with senior management to align industrial engineering activities with the organization's strategic goals.
- Continuously improve department processes, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience in the field.
What you will need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor in manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to automation.
- 1 to 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, automation technologies, and equipment procurement.
- Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Proactive mindset
- Extensive knowledge of industrial engineering processes and automation.
- Ability to conduct detailed operational studies and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in project management and budgeting.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.
- Strong technical skills in relevant engineering software and tools.
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