Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Pendergrass

Build a World-Class Manufacturing Operation

Join Siemens in launching and scaling our new Pendergrass manufacturing facility. As the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager , you will lead the development of manufacturing processes, automation, equipment, and production systems while helping build the engineering foundation for long-term operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Drive manufacturing process design, industrialization, and production launch activities.
• Lead equipment selection, automation implementation, commissioning, and startup efforts.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity initiatives.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, schedules, and supplier relationships.
• Establish safe, scalable, and efficient manufacturing systems that meet quality, cost, and performance objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, industrialization, or production engineering.
• Experience leading engineering projects or manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience supporting production launches, equipment installations, manufacturing start-ups, or facility expansions.
• Experience taking manufacturing equipment or production lines from concept through commissioning and ramp-up.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation, or industrialization experience.
• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facilities or major expansion projects.
• Direct people leadership experience.
• Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems, robotics, PLCs, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and external suppliers.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, MES, smart factory, and digital manufacturing technologies.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to help build a manufacturing operation from the ground up. You'll influence strategy, implement advanced technologies, develop talent, and create the manufacturing foundation that supports future growth and operational excellence.