Automation Engineer Supervisor

1.       End-to-End Automation Project Leadership

·       Lead automation projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with manufacturing needs and operational goals.

·       Identify opportunities to eliminate non-value-added activities in production processes through automation solutions.

2.       Quality and Traceability Enhancement

·       Collaborate with the Quality Team to design and execute projects that address quality risks and traceability gaps, including batching, inventory management, and process monitoring.

3.       Process Automation & Optimization

·       Identify opportunities to automate production processes, integrating automation, robotics, and smart sensors.

·       Propose and implement solutions to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality through data-driven insights.

4.       Factory Data & System Integration

·       Work with existing IT/OT systems to ensure manufacturing data is captured accurately and effectively.

·       Use automation tools and dashboards to monitor key production metrics, enabling better operational decisions.

5.       Automation & Robotics Support

·       Lead implementation of automation and robotic solutions in manufacturing workflows.

·       Collaborate with mechanical/electrical and production teams to ensure smooth integration of automation/robotic systems.

6.       Training & Knowledge Enablement

·       Train operators and engineers on using new automation tools and automation solutions on the shop floor.

·       Ensure sustainable adoption of automation solutions by creating practical guides and hands-on training programs.

7.       Factory Automation Master Plan

·       Own and maintain the factory automation master plan, aligning automation initiatives with long-term manufacturing strategy.

 Professional Skills:
·       Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and automation/robotics integration.

·       Expertise in automation solutions for production optimization, data-driven decision-making, and smart factory implementation.

·       Understanding of IT/OT systems and manufacturing data analytics for process improvement.

·       Experience in leading automation, digitalization, and control projects and managing change on the shop floor.

Excellent problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and technical training abilities.

Job Requirements:
·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related IT/Engineering field, with practical knowledge of automation, robotics, or automation manufacturing technologies

·       Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or production engineering, preferably in high-volume or automated environments.

·       Proven experience in implementing automation, smart manufacturing, or automation projects on the shop floor.

·       Hands-on involvement with process improvement initiatives (WCM, TMS, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or similar).

·       Experience working with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, engineering) to deliver manufacturing projects.

Exposure to industrial control systems, factory IT/OT tools, or robotics systems in practical manufacturing applications.