Sensaria · 2 weeks ago
Director of Engineering, Automation
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSensaria is a leader in the Wall Decor and Print-On-Demand industry, seeking a Director of Engineering, Automation to lead their engineering function with a focus on automation and process improvement. The role involves overseeing engineering teams, managing capital projects, and driving automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
ArtGraphic DesignHome DecorPrinting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing automation systems, excellence initiatives across multiple sites
Lead manufacturing including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and material handling
Develop and execute an engineering and automation strategy aligned with production goals, growth plans, and operational capital projects from concept, justification, and design through installation, commissioning, and handoff to operations through identifying and executing significant flow processes
Support and foster robust communication and coordination with Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager regarding plant processes, maximizing line design efficiency and uptime while minimizing waste
Work in partnership with site leaders such as line designs and system rollouts are comprehensively implemented, adhered to, and yield chartered rates and efficiencies on a sustained basis
Support site leadership with the optimization of direct and indirect labor
Ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and capable of meeting quality and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership for root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term process improvements
Oversee engineering support for new product introductions (NPI), including design for manufacturability and automation readiness
Oversee the quality function, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Collaborate with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance process and strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing teams and complex projects
Previous experience with engineering production lines and systems in an on-demand / engineered-order environment
Strong background in manufacturing automation, controls, and industrial systems, including design, execution, and completion of 3 to 5 fully executed automation projects
Proven experience leading large-scale capital projects
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience preferred
Benefits
Vacation days
Sick days
Paid holidays
A paid floating holiday of your choice
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
STD
LTD
Optional Life insurance
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Sensaria
Sensaria offers decor, art, framing, art, design curation, and printing services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Cousin
Chief Executive Officer
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