Senior Automation Engineer
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Job Description
The Marmon Group LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.
Oversee Portfolio that includes dozens of Projects at different phases
Recruit, Onboard, and Captain team of engineers for technical problem solving as needed
Communicate project status to local management, BU & Platform Presidents, EVPs
Lead three or more simultaneous projects
Flexible short-term business trips as well as longer-term implementations
Use skills in process and LEAN to build project scopes so automation technology can improve factory processes and optimize KPI's
Map existing factory processes, educate businesses on bottlenecks, propose and implement future states which align with business growth and investment goals
Own responsibility for technical project leadership
Be the project technical expert when needed
Use engineering skills and subject matter experts to deliver automation solutions
Spearhead technology research to deliver state-of-the-art processes and designs
Work across multiple facilities with separate stakeholder teams and processes.
Work with project managers to set and manage goals, deliverables, and timelines
Build payback models and assist in writing capital requests
Use existing Marmon automation implementation process to guide your workflow
Teach and mentor businesses to continue executing projects
Mentor and guide others as required. Leadership opportunities are available if desired.
Update and improve Marmon processes as you learn
Attend trade shows and vendor visits to become a rounded industry expert on current state-of-the-art technologies and implementation strategies
Preferred degree areas
Mechanical engineering
Industrial engineering
Automation engineering
Project management/Operations
5+ years of work experience in Operations, Process engineering, LEAN, Automation, and Similar
Comfortable in ambiguous situations where requirements may be unclear
Comfortable in factory environments
Shop Floor experience preferred
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of LEAN principles
50% travel (primarily US)
Leadership skills
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Expectation to have an office at an existing Marmon Transportation Business Unit:
Alabama (Cullman, Springville, Haleyville, Jasper)
Michigan (Shelby, Chesterfield, Wixom, Hamtramck)
North Carolina (Goldsboro, Charlotte, Harrisburg, Statesville, Cary)
Indiana (Tell City, Gary/Hobart)
Pennsylvania (Meadville, DuBois)
Illinois (Murphysboro, Chicago/University Park)
Virginia (Charlottesville/Wyers Cave)
Kentucky (Louisville)
South Carolina (Charleston, Hanahan, Easley)
Minnesota (St. Paul/White Bear Lake)
Texas (Harlingen, Laredo)
México (Matamoros, Monterrey)
Pay Range:
112,000.00 - 168,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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