Automaton Engineering Manager

Great opportunity for an Automation Design Engineering Manager to work for a global Manufacturing leader located in Savannah, GA.

Our client is a world leader in transportation/trucking manufacturing looking for an Engineering Manager to be responsible for the management and technical leadership necessary to achieve long range automation goals throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a team of engineers and technicians needed in the development of in-house automation equipment and fixturing.
• Responsible for ROI relating to automated equipment and processes. Manages the capital budgets by proposing and justifying equipment costs.
• Interact with plant level Manufacturing Engineering departments to determine needs and develop equipment.
• Develop and oversee prototype automation equipment for assembly processes.
• Vet ideas, lead, and participate in projects from concept to implementation and commissioning.
• Determine equipment requirements, design specs, and component selection.
• Implement new and revised technologies to improve quality and productivity.
• Types of projects include equipment replacement/upgrade, new application of technologies, and process and equipment development.
• Solicits and negotiates bids from outside contractors and vendors. Supervises the completion of projects by outside contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 5+ years' of Automation Design Engineering experience
• In depth knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Technical knowledge in mechanical design
• Technical knowledge in machine function, PLC, servo drives, and electronic systems