About our client:
Our employer is the leading manufacturer of Premium Metal Payment Cards and also offers best-in-class Authentication and Digital Asset solutions. The Company's offerings combine elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind, enabling trust for millions of people around the globe.
Position Summary
The Director, Process & Automation Engineering leads the development, validation, industrialization, and deployment of new manufacturing capabilities across Process and Automation Engineering. Serving as Advanced Manufacturing Engineering's primary execution leader, this role translates enterprise manufacturing strategy into site-level delivery by managing engineering priorities, manpower allocation, project execution, technical direction, and production readiness.
The Director oversees new process development, automation systems, controls, automated material handling, and the equipment-level foundation required for future connected manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This role is accountable for delivering projects on time and on budget through disciplined management of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources.
The Director also provides technical guidance to engineers when needed, ensuring sound decisions, effective problem-solving, and successful execution. Success in this role requires strong leadership, execution discipline, and close partnership with Operations, Quality, IT, and other cross-functional stakeholders. The role ensures new capabilities are scalable, production-ready, and aligned with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Process and Automation Engineering teams and align priorities to business and manufacturing goals
- Drive development and industrialization of new manufacturing processes and capabilities not currently performed in-house
- Oversee automation systems, controls, equipment integration, and automated material handling solutions
- Support development of systems that move material from storage to machines and between process steps in an efficient and repeatable manner
- Establish the equipment-level foundation for future IoT / Industry 4.0 capabilities, including machine connectivity, sensor integration, and data readiness
- Deliver projects on time and on budget by managing scope, schedule, budget, and execution risk
- Prioritize and allocate engineering manpower to support the highest-value initiatives and meet project goals
- Provide technical guidance to engineers when needed to support sound decisions, problem-solving, and successful execution
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure strong cross-functional alignment and effective implementation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, automation, industrialization, or related roles
- Leadership experience managing teams, technical projects, or cross-functional initiatives
- Strong background in developing new manufacturing capabilities, automation systems, and equipment integration
- Experience managing projects involving scope, budget, schedule, and resource planning
- Strong communication, technical problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in bringing new manufacturing capabilities in-house from concept through production
- Experience with robotics, controls, vision systems, and automated material handling
- Familiarity with machine connectivity, sensor integration, and equipment readiness for future connected manufacturing initiatives
- Experience working with external integrators, equipment suppliers, or machine builders
What Success Looks Like
- New manufacturing capabilities are successfully developed and transitioned into production
- Automation and material handling solutions improve scalability, flow, and readiness for growth
- Projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Engineering resources are prioritized effectively to meet business needs
- The team builds the technical foundation for future connected manufacturing initiatives
